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
Because Jackson refused to use executive power to enforce the Court’s protections, Cherokee sovereignty was violated with impunity, ultimately paving the way for the brutal, infamous Trail of Tears.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
The Tates had moved to Romania from the United Kingdom in 2015, after three British women accused Andrew of rape and strangulation, and the brothers seemed to operate there with impunity.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Mexican officials insist the plan will keep the country safe despite its history of cartel violence, crime and impunity.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Demonstrators wore white hats at a massive march against violence and impunity in Mexico City a few weeks later.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
The Tates had moved to Romania from the United Kingdom in 2015, after three British women accused Andrew of rape and strangulation, and the brothers seemed to operate there with impunity.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Mexican officials insist the plan will keep the country safe despite its history of cartel violence, crime and impunity.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Demonstrators wore white hats at a massive march against violence and impunity in Mexico City a few weeks later.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Their immunities are due to political fears, not to disinterested assessments of burdens or benefits.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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That contradiction has kept public attention on the slush fund and away from the immunity agreement, the second agreement Blanche signed and said will remain in place.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Larsen said shipping lines also need clarity on matters such as keeping ships a safe distance from each other and naval protection.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Municipal attorneys consulted by the Miami Herald said Florida law generally limits the use of blue lights to authorized emergency vehicles and does not provide a specific exemption for mayors.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Lamont signed the only major state income tax rate reduction into law in 2023 while expanding credits and exemptions for the working poor and retirees.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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