IMPUNITY


Meaning of IMPUNITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: im- ' pyü-n ə -t ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French impunité, from Latin impunitat-, impunitas, from impune without punishment, from in- + poena punishment ― more at PAIN

Date: 1532

: exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss <laws were flouted with impunity >

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