IMPUNITY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

impunity

noun

im-ˈpyü-nə-tē

Definition of impunity

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 king called on world powers to move beyond statements and use available diplomatic tools to enforce international law, saying the international community’s failure to act had fueled a growing sense of impunity. — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 One possible hypothesis comes in the prologue, set on June 9, 1956, turning on Police Commissioner Folcada, which suggests the terrible impunity of power. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 When union dues are forced, union bosses can ignore workers’ needs and interests with impunity. — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Hans Ludwig Joseph, the corruption agency’s former head, had raised concerns about the dysfunctional justice system and the near-total impunity surrounding financial crimes in Haiti. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impunity

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Noun

In addition, scientists in Bangladesh are studying why immunity is waning faster than expected in babies up to 6 months or so.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Federal agents can claim immunity in response to civil lawsuits or to state charges and can move their cases to federal court.

— Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of immunity

Noun

Meta has long been criticized for its data privacy practices, and on Wednesday, a New Mexico judge ordered the company to pay $25 billion for violating the state’s consumer protection laws.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
And Paulino’s research into plantas de poder (plants of power), used for spiritual protection in Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, has only deepened, the relationship between her plants and the cycles of day and night becoming more expansive.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

Support for the project included historic tax credits alongside property tax exemptions through Port KC.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Proposition 40 includes a provision to allow the revenue to be allocated to healthcare and other social needs like food assistance even when spending limits are exceeded, an exemption from existing state law.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exemption

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