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impunity

[ im-pyoo-ni-tee ]

noun

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


impunity

/ ɪ³¾Ëˆ±èÂá³Ü˲Ôɪ³Ùɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of impunity1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French impunite or Latin ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô¾±³ÙÄå³Ù-, stem of ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, derivative of ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô¾±²õ “without punishment, unpunished†(from the adverb ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô±ð), equivalent to im- im- 2 + -±èÅ«²Ô±ð, combining form of poena “penalty, pain†+ -¾±³ÙÄå²õ -ity
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of impunity1

C16: from Latin ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ freedom from punishment, from ¾±³¾±èÅ«²Ô¾±²õ unpunished, from im- (not) + poena punishment
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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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"President Prabowo appears intent on restoring the Indonesian military's role in civilian affairs, which were long characterised by widespread abuses and impunity," said Andreas Harsono, senior Indonesia researcher at Human Rights Watch.

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Each one of these judgments pierces the appearance of Trump and his administration’s ability to act with impunity like a king or dictator.

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What would’ve constituted a headline-making scandal is brushed under the rug after a few days, with the notorious government actors treated with impunity.

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The recent homicides continue an enduring problem in the California prison system: Inmates already serving life sentences — and who have nothing to lose by incurring more time — committing killings seemingly with impunity.

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