as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity
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Recent Examples of impunity
But as this story makes clear, absolute immunity has bred a culture of impunity that leaves them above the very law they’re meant to enforce.
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Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
This ethos is not about vengeance, brutality, or impunity.
—Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The ongoing culture of impunity will only result in more bloodshed and continue to erode public trust in the rule of law.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Russian attacks continue to maim and kill women, children, and the elderly with frequency and impunity.
—Richard Branson, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
This ethos is not about vengeance, brutality, or impunity.
—Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The ongoing culture of impunity will only result in more bloodshed and continue to erode public trust in the rule of law.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Russian attacks continue to maim and kill women, children, and the elderly with frequency and impunity.
—Richard Branson, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act grants platforms broad immunity from liability for content hosted on their sites.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Both potatoes and sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins that support digestion, immunity, and overall health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An unexpected hard freeze can damage flower buds on old wood-blooming varieties, but proper protection can prevent this.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The winner is typically awarded exemptions into professional golf tournaments, including the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour and more.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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State officials and health policy researchers said neither pilot program could confirm whether a person meets other qualifying activities — such as community service — or any of the numerous exemptions.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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