impunity

[ im-pyoo-ni-tee ]

/ ɪmˈpyu nɪ ti /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR impunity ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

exemption from punishment.

immunity from detrimental effects, as of an action.

Origin of impunity

First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French impunite or Latin impūnitāt-, stem of impūnitās, derivative of impūnis “without punishment, unpunished” (from the adverb impūne), equivalent to im- im-² + -pūne, combining form of poena “penalty, pain” + -itās -ity

synonym study for impunity

See exemption.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impunity

immunity, impunity

Words nearby impunity

impulse turbine, impulsion, impulsive, impulsive obsession, impundulu, impunity, impure, impure flutter, impurity, imputable, imputation

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Example sentences from the Web for impunity

At the same time, the public health department recently announced a plan to overhaul inspections by fostering a more collaborative relationship between facilities and their overseers, a change that critics argue would lead to nursing home impunity.
Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic|Jared Whitlock|August 25, 2020|Voice of San Diego
It would inject a threat of accountability into power, and upend the impunity wartime leaders had operated under for years.
The Man Who Invented the Word ‘Genocide’|Nina Strochlic|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Once again he could throw his fastball for strikes with impunity--for six or seven innings at least.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cameras show the gunmen roaming the mall, shooting and killing with impunity.
Westgate's Chilling Security Video Reveals Shopping Mall Bloodbath|Nina Strochlic|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It was arrogant,” he says, adding, “If you go along with the status quo in South Carolina, you can break the law with impunity.
T-Rav: The Reality TV Star Running for Senate in South Carolina|Patricia Murphy|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For more than a half-century before “Stairway to Heaven,” recording artists had been doing this, usually with impunity.
Did Led Zeppelin Steal ‘Stairway to Heaven’?|Ted Gioia|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I warrant the pope at Rome could not run over him with impunity.
When Knighthood Was in Flower|Charles Major
Impunity has been their privilege, while the mass of the community were forced to subscribe to the bitter penalty.
Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2)|Lady Anne Hamilton
In Sweden, women about to become mothers kiss the Elder; and it is thought that no one can damage the tree with impunity.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics|Richard Folkard
After being thus driven out, they may be pushed about with impunity, and still be quiet!
Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained|M. Quinby
Was it possible, that, by the possession of great riches, a man could commit crime with impunity?
The Stretton Street Affair|William Le Queux

British Dictionary definitions for impunity

impunity

/ (ɪmˈpjuːnɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

exemption or immunity from punishment or recrimination

exemption or immunity from unpleasant consequencesa successful career marked by impunity from early mistakes

with impunity

with no unpleasant consequences
with no care or heed for such consequences

Word Origin for impunity

C16: from Latin impūnitās freedom from punishment, from impūnis unpunished, from im- (not) + poena punishment

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

单词	impunity
释义	impunity [ im-pyoo-ni-tee ] / ɪmˈpyu nɪ ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR impunity ON THESAURUS.COM noun exemption from punishment. immunity from detrimental effects, as of an action. Origin of impunity First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French impunite or Latin impūnitāt-, stem of impūnitās, derivative of impūnis “without punishment, unpunished” (from the adverb impūne), equivalent to im- im-² + -pūne, combining form of poena “penalty, pain” + -itās -ity synonym study for impunity See exemption. WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impunity immunity, impunity Words nearby impunity impulse turbine, impulsion, impulsive, impulsive obsession, impundulu, impunity, impure, impure flutter, impurity, imputable, imputation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for impunity At the same time, the public health department recently announced a plan to overhaul inspections by fostering a more collaborative relationship between facilities and their overseers, a change that critics argue would lead to nursing home impunity. Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic\|Jared Whitlock\|August 25, 2020\|Voice of San Diego It would inject a threat of accountability into power, and upend the impunity wartime leaders had operated under for years. The Man Who Invented the Word ‘Genocide’\|Nina Strochlic\|November 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Once again he could throw his fastball for strikes with impunity--for six or seven innings at least. Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up\|Tom Boswell\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Cameras show the gunmen roaming the mall, shooting and killing with impunity. Westgate's Chilling Security Video Reveals Shopping Mall Bloodbath\|Nina Strochlic\|September 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was arrogant,” he says, adding, “If you go along with the status quo in South Carolina, you can break the law with impunity. T-Rav: The Reality TV Star Running for Senate in South Carolina\|Patricia Murphy\|July 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For more than a half-century before “Stairway to Heaven,” recording artists had been doing this, usually with impunity. Did Led Zeppelin Steal ‘Stairway to Heaven’?\|Ted Gioia\|May 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I warrant the pope at Rome could not run over him with impunity. When Knighthood Was in Flower\|Charles Major Impunity has been their privilege, while the mass of the community were forced to subscribe to the bitter penalty. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2)\|Lady Anne Hamilton In Sweden, women about to become mothers kiss the Elder; and it is thought that no one can damage the tree with impunity. Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics\|Richard Folkard After being thus driven out, they may be pushed about with impunity, and still be quiet! Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained\|M. Quinby Was it possible, that, by the possession of great riches, a man could commit crime with impunity? The Stretton Street Affair\|William Le Queux British Dictionary definitions for impunity impunity / (ɪmˈpjuːnɪtɪ) / noun plural -ties exemption or immunity from punishment or recrimination exemption or immunity from unpleasant consequencesa successful career marked by impunity from early mistakes with impunity with no unpleasant consequences with no care or heed for such consequences Word Origin for impunity C16: from Latin impūnitās freedom from punishment, from impūnis unpunished, from im- (not) + poena punishment 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 Words related to impunity immunity, exception, exemption, license, permission, liberty, dispensation, privilege, security, nonliability
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impunity

noun

Origin of impunity

synonym study for impunity

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impunity

Words nearby impunity

Example sentences from the Web for impunity

British Dictionary definitions for impunity

noun plural -ties

Word Origin for impunity

Words related to impunity