Impunity
(noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
Origin:
From latin impunitas "exemption from punishment" from impunitus "unpunished" from in- "not" + punire "to punish".
Examples:
- The dictator ruled with impunity, disregarding laws and human rights.
- The criminals acted with impunity, knowing they were unlikely to be caught or punished.
- The company acted with impunity, polluting the environment without any consequences.
- The government officials enjoyed impunity, immune from prosecution for their corrupt actions.
- The soldier acted with impunity, confident that his actions would not be questioned.