impunity (Meaning)

Wordnet

impunity (n)

exemption from punishment or loss

Webster

impunity (n.)

Exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.

FAQs About the word impunity

exemption from punishment or lossExemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.

immunity, exemption, protection, forgiveness, defense, shield, absolution, safety,security, safeguard

susceptibility, openness, vulnerability,liability, vulnerability, openness, exposure, exposure, susceptibility, liability

The perpetrator acted with impunity, believing they were above the law.

The police officer was fired for failing to report the assault, allowing the perpetrators to roam with impunity.

Corruption and impunity have crippled the judicial system, making it difficult to hold criminals accountable.

The government's inability to punish its own officials for human rights violations grants them impunity.