impunity
🇬🇧 UK/ɪm'pjuːnɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/im'pju:niti/
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Definitions
n.
Freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences for one's actions.
不受惩罚;免于处罚
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.with impunity不受惩罚地
- 2.act with impunity不受惩罚地行动
Example Sentences
- 1.
Corrupt officials acted with impunity for years.
- 2.
The criminals acted with impunity, knowing the police were ineffective.
- 3.
Power should never protect anyone from impunity.