as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity
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Recent Examples of impunity
The investigation also found that the bureau was so slow to investigate cases that staff members were acting with impunity.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To combat public fear, a police unit with broad powers is created – staffed by Francoist officers – and operates with near total impunity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Or for the suggestion that Chinese intelligence operatives were roaming near sensitive sites with impunity.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
And the settlers take advantage of the war; there are now daily, perhaps hourly, pogroms, including killing Palestinians in cold blood and with total impunity.
—Dahlia Krutkovich, The New York Review of Books, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impunity
Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To combat public fear, a police unit with broad powers is created – staffed by Francoist officers – and operates with near total impunity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Or for the suggestion that Chinese intelligence operatives were roaming near sensitive sites with impunity.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
And the settlers take advantage of the war; there are now daily, perhaps hourly, pogroms, including killing Palestinians in cold blood and with total impunity.
—Dahlia Krutkovich, The New York Review of Books, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Sharing microbes with a healthy partner can improve digestion, immunity, and overall wellness, but unhealthy microbes can also be transmitted.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moriarty defended the decision, saying federal agents do not have blanket immunity when acting outside their authority.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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His state case has been delayed because of protections that he — and everyone — is guaranteed by law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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That opinion, written by conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia, found religious practices don’t create exemptions from broadly applicable laws.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has also stepped up its efforts to draft more men without a valid exemption from serving.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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