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impunity

[ im-pyoo-ni-tee ]

noun

  1. exemption from punishment.
  2. immunity from detrimental effects, as of an action.


impunity

/ 瑟尘藞辫箩耻藧苍瑟迟瑟 /

noun

  1. exemption or immunity from punishment or recrimination
  2. exemption or immunity from unpleasant consequences

    a successful career marked by impunity from early mistakes

  3. with impunity
    1. with no unpleasant consequences
    2. with no care or heed for such consequences
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of impunity1

First recorded in 1525鈥35; from Middle French impunite or Latin 颈尘辫奴苍颈迟腻迟-, stem of 颈尘辫奴苍颈迟腻蝉, derivative of 颈尘辫奴苍颈蝉 鈥渨ithout punishment, unpunished鈥 (from the adverb 颈尘辫奴苍别), equivalent to im- im- 2 + -辫奴苍别, combining form of poena 鈥減enalty, pain鈥 + -颈迟腻蝉 -ity
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of impunity1

C16: from Latin 颈尘辫奴苍颈迟腻蝉 freedom from punishment, from 颈尘辫奴苍颈蝉 unpunished, from im- (not) + poena punishment
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These artists want to own their work, be paid a living wage, have access to decent healthcare and express their views with impunity, as is their right.

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But sadly, the federal government鈥檚 willingness to violate federal and international law with impunity didn鈥檛 begin with Trump.

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Never let another man take from you w/ impunity.

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"Israel's continued impunity as an illegal occupying power encourages it to commit further crimes," it warned.

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Collusion between gangs and police and politicians has long impeded justice in Mexico, nurturing a culture of impunity.

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