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
There was a message there, for certain, the kind of message teams send about when they are no longer resigned to losing, will no longer allow hitters to dig in, crowd the plate, swing from the heels with impunity.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Enslavement or freedom was passed down to the child through the mother, meaning white men could augment a workforce trafficked from Africa by raping with impunity and enslaving their offspring.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Yunus is recognized for his advocacy against impunity in Indonesia, and his work on security sector reform and civil liberties.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Without these and other law enforcement tools, gangs and other criminals could move with impunity.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Enslavement or freedom was passed down to the child through the mother, meaning white men could augment a workforce trafficked from Africa by raping with impunity and enslaving their offspring.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Yunus is recognized for his advocacy against impunity in Indonesia, and his work on security sector reform and civil liberties.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Without these and other law enforcement tools, gangs and other criminals could move with impunity.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for impunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Parliamentary immunity was lifted with the speaker's approval before the warrants were executed.
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Some birds appear to be developing immunity to the virus, which could slow spread between birds and to other animals.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Glover's three-year exemption from winning back-to-back tournaments in the late summer of 2023 is set to expire this year, so this could be a big week for him.
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The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, and hefty discounts on hotels.
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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