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What is another word for Impunity? – 139 Impunity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exemption freedom immunity license privilege impunity amnesty pardon reprieve acquittal absolution discharge exoneration vindication justification clearance freedom from punishment exemption from penalty immunity from prosecution liberty clearance dispensation exception excuse justification loophole reprieve waiver absolution acquittal amnesty clemency condonation forgiveness mercy pardon quarter remission reprieve exoneration vindication

    Meaning of Impunity

    The primary meaning of the word "impunity" is the state of being exempt from punishment or penalty.

    Definitions

    • The state of being exempt from punishment or penalty, especially as a result of being too powerful or influential to be held accountable
    • The fact of being immune from punishment or penalty, often due to a lack of effective law enforcement or prosecution

    Etymology of Impunity

    The word "impunity" originates from the Latin "impunitas," which is derived from "impunis," meaning "unpunished" or "exempt from punishment"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe situations where individuals or groups are able to act with impunity, often due to their power, influence, or position

    Example Uses

    • The corrupt politician was able to act with impunity, using their power and influence to avoid prosecution
    • The company was able to pollute the environment with impunity, due to lax regulations and ineffective enforcement
    • The dictator ruled with impunity, using fear and violence to maintain control and crush opposition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accountability punishment penalty consequence responsibility liability guilt culpability blame shame retribution revenge retaliation reparation restitution atonement expiation punishment discipline correction chastisement castigation censure condemnation conviction

    Related Nouns

    crime punishment penalty exemption immunity license privilege freedom justice law regulation enforcement prosecution accountability responsibility liability consequence guilt culpability blame shame retribution restitution

    Related Verbs

    punish penalize exempt immunize license privilege free justify acquit absolve discharge exonerate vindicate prosecute enforce regulate hold accountable blame shame retaliate repay atone expiate

    Related Adjectives

    exempt immune licensed privileged free justified acquitted absolved discharged exonerated vindicated accountable responsible liable guilty culpable blameworthy shameful retaliatory punitive disciplinary corrective chastening castigatory censurable condemnatory convictional