"impunity" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ Forms: impunity, impunities [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=impunities}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Impunity is the exemption from punishment.
    Sense id: simple-impunity-en-noun-K93cqrx4 Categories (other): Law
  2. Impunity is the freedom from punishment or retribution.
    Sense id: simple-impunity-en-noun-IJTz6EI9
     
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