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
Now, they will not only be kidnapped from our streets, but could be deported to a dangerous third country with impunity and without due process.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
As long as Arab populations perceive U.S. and Western policies toward Israel to be based on double standards and impunity, this standoff will likely continue.
—Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Despite these pronouncements, Israel’s aerial armada appeared to strike Iran with near impunity.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
As long as Arab populations perceive U.S. and Western policies toward Israel to be based on double standards and impunity, this standoff will likely continue.
—Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Despite these pronouncements, Israel’s aerial armada appeared to strike Iran with near impunity.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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There’s another reason: The entire concept of population immunity depends on all of us doing our part to keep diseases at bay.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Most have no vaccines or treatments and can cause severe neurological damage, especially in people without natural immunity.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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For example, Ohio's waiver didn't include exemptions for those who lose their job due to being hospitalized for extended periods.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Given the long work hours on a standard shoot, people may be interested in the exemption for overtime pay.—
Schuyler Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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