Definition of Impunity

free from punishment; exempt from the consequences

Examples of Impunity in a sentence

In exchange for her testimony, the accomplice received impunity from prosecution.  🔊

Despite the heinous nature of the crimes they committed, the old men received impunity from the court because of their ages.  🔊

Often, foreign ambassadors feel they can do whatever they want because of the impunity afforded to them by visiting governments.  🔊

I am appalled by the fact the man who killed his girlfriend was allowed to walk away with impunity!  🔊

After testifying against his former friends, the mobster was allowed to go free with total impunity.  🔊

When you are a jury member, you can ensure that a person who needs to be punished does not receive impunity.  🔊

Because the internet is basically a lawless civilization, many people commit crimes online with impunity.  🔊

If you are religious, you probably believe God will withdraw impunity in the end and punish all the wicked in their final days.  🔊

International groups such as the United Nations work hard to make sure political leaders do not receive impunity for horrible acts.  🔊

Because of a deal I made with prosecutors, I am free to honestly admit my crimes with impunity.  🔊

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