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
Now, they will not only be kidnapped from our streets, but could be deported to a dangerous third country with impunity and without due process.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
As long as Arab populations perceive U.S. and Western policies toward Israel to be based on double standards and impunity, this standoff will likely continue.
—Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Despite these pronouncements, Israel’s aerial armada appeared to strike Iran with near impunity.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
As long as Arab populations perceive U.S. and Western policies toward Israel to be based on double standards and impunity, this standoff will likely continue.
—Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Despite these pronouncements, Israel’s aerial armada appeared to strike Iran with near impunity.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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By a child’s second or third RSV season, their bodies are often enough to fight off the infection and develop immunity that will protect them going forward.—
Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2025
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Appeals court denies Charlotte officer use of force immunity Lor’s lawyer in a pointed May appellate hearing again argued the officer should have immunity.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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This charming pagoda-style umbrella offers UPF 50 protection for scorching summer days, is easily adjustable, and even tilts.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Noun
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For example, Ohio's waiver didn't include exemptions for those who lose their job due to being hospitalized for extended periods.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Given the long work hours on a standard shoot, people may be interested in the exemption for overtime pay.—
Schuyler Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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