impunity

//ɪmˈpjuːnɪti//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

1

Exemption from punishment, penalty, or harmful consequences of an action.

The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would never be punished.

2

Freedom from the injurious consequences of an action, especially when such freedom is undeserved or unjust.

The company polluted the river with impunity, facing no legal consequences for years.

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