impunity

noun
UK: /ɪmˈpjuː.nɪ.ti/
US: /ɪmˈpjuː.nə.t̬i/

  1. Freedom from punishment or negative consequences.

    1. He parked there with impunity.
    2. The dictator acted with impunity, knowing he was above the law, always finding impunity.

  2. Exemption or excuse from penalty.

    1. They believe they can insult me with impunity.
    2. She wrongly believed that she could lie to authorities with impunity due to her connections.

Synonyms

exemption immunity license freedom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impunity" in English means: Freedom from punishment or negative consequences., Exemption or excuse from penalty..

The phonetic transcription of "impunity" is /ɪmˈpjuː.nɪ.ti/ in British English and /ɪmˈpjuː.nə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impunity": exemption, immunity, license, freedom.

Example usage of "impunity": "He parked there with impunity.". More examples on the page.