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    Impunément (en. With impunity)

    /ɛ̃py.nɛ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Applies to an action that takes place without the risk of punishment.
    He acts impunely, without worrying about the consequences.
    Il agit impunément, sans se soucier des conséquences.
    Describes a behavior where the individual feels protected from repercussions.
    Criminals operate impunely in this area due to the absence of police.
    Les criminels opèrent impunément dans cette zone en raison de l'absence de police.
    Relates to actions that are carried out freely, without fear of being stopped.
    Fraudsters continue to act impunely as long as the law is not enforced.
    Les fraudeurs continuent d'agir impunément tant que la loi n'est pas appliquée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impunitus', meaning exempt from punishment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act impunely
    to do something without fear of being punished.
    agir impunément
    to let act impunely
    to allow someone to do what they want without intervening.
    laisser agir impunément

    Related Words

    impunity
    The state of a person who escapes punishment.
    impunité
    penalty
    Sanction imposed on an offender.
    pénalité
    sanction
    Punitive measure taken against an individual.
    sanction

    Slang Meanings

    To do what one wants without caring about the rules.
    He behaves as if he could do anything impunely.
    Il se comporte comme s'il pouvait tout faire impunément.
    To act freely without risk of consequences.
    In this neighborhood, one can steal impunely.
    Dans ce quartier, on peut voler impunément.