impunity — exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpjuːnəti/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's children seemed to break traffic laws with impunity, thanks to their famous parent.
- War criminals should not be allowed to live with impunity.
- My cat knocks things off the table with complete impunity - she knows I'll just clean it up.
impunity
NOUN[/ɪmˈpjuːnəti/]
exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
The corrupt minister stole gold and walked free — total impunity shocked the kingdom.
No impunity can break community unity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin impunitas, derived from im- (not) + punire (to punish). The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
im- (not) + pun- (punish, from Latin punire) + -ity (noun suffix) = impunity (state of not being punished)
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's children seemed to break traffic laws with impunity, thanks to their famous parent.”
“War criminals should not be allowed to live with impunity.”
“My cat knocks things off the table with complete impunity - she knows I'll just clean it up.”
“The international community must work to end impunity for human rights violations.”
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