1. The state or condition in which no penalty, consequence, or disciplinary action is applied for a wrongdoing or violation
The absence of punishment for the crime encouraged more criminal behavior.
A ausência de punição pelo crime encorajou mais comportamento criminoso.
2. Impunity; the condition of not being punished or held accountable for one's actions
The regime operated with an absence of punishment for its violations.
O regime operava com ausência de punição por suas violações.