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impunity

[/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/]
noun
impunidade
1. Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
The corrupt officials acted with impunity for years before being caught.
Os funcionários corruptos agiram com impunidade por anos antes de serem apanhados.
2. Lack of consequences or accountability for wrongdoing
No one should be able to commit crimes with impunity.
Ninguém deveria ser capaz de cometer crimes com impunidade.
Synonyms
immunityexemptionfreedom from punishmentlack of accountability
Antonyms
accountabilityliabilityresponsibilityconsequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impunidade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
impunidade
Standard usage in Portugal, often used in legal and political contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with impunity - without fear of punishment or consequences
act with impunity - to behave wrongly without facing consequences
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