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
In the worst case, the effectiveness of denials can embolden hostile states to act with greater impunity.
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Roseanne McManus, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
And since Gilbert and Sullivan helpfully reside in the public domain, they can be adapted with impunity.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Without the courts, the country would be at the mercy of politicians who could act with impunity.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
In fact, the impunity with which Israeli lawmakers and right-wing Jewish Israelis have targeted Palestinian citizens of Israel has been enabled by the mainstreaming of anti-Palestinian prejudice in Israeli society.
—Asad Ghanem, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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Roseanne McManus, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
And since Gilbert and Sullivan helpfully reside in the public domain, they can be adapted with impunity.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Without the courts, the country would be at the mercy of politicians who could act with impunity.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
In fact, the impunity with which Israeli lawmakers and right-wing Jewish Israelis have targeted Palestinian citizens of Israel has been enabled by the mainstreaming of anti-Palestinian prejudice in Israeli society.
—Asad Ghanem, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Ozzy volunteering to go to Redemption, Cochran flipping, and Brandon giving away his immunity. 31.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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The public accusations made against Weinstein, and many others, attempted to revoke that immunity.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Harming elephant seals violates protection act The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits killing, harming, harassing or feeding marine mammals, including elephant seals.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Over a dozen largely Democratic states are suing President Trump's administration over his efforts to fast-track energy projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Last month, the White House announced an exemption from China tariffs for a range of electronic devices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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One compelling local tax break afforded to many charities is an exemption from property tax.—
Philip Hackney,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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