Impunity
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Exemption from punishment or loss, especially in legal contexts where an offender is not held accountable.
The dictator ruled with impunity, never facing legal consequences for his actions.
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- impunity
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Commentary
Typically used to describe the absence of legal liability or penalty; often a point of critique in international law and human rights contexts.
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