Impunity
Nounदण्डमुक्ति
Definition
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
Contextual Sentence: "Human rights violations often persist when state actors enjoy impunity for their actions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): IM (not) + PUN (punishment) + ITY – no punishment, like a 'pun' is harmless.
Synonyms
exemption
immunity
license
Antonyms
penalty
liability
accountability