Meaning & use
impunity
Exemption from punishment or unpleasant consequences for one's actions.
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The corrupt official operated with impunity for years before finally facing charges.
Bullies who act with impunity often escalate their behavior over time.
A note on using this word
Impunity almost always appears in the phrase 'with impunity', describing wrongdoing that goes unpunished rather than any personal immunity from law.
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