With impunity In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "with impunity", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-09 07:06

Meaning of With impunity

With impunity phrase

If you say that someone does something with impunity, you mean that they do something wrong, but they are not afraid of being punished or won't get punished; not affected by negative consequences.

The boss assaulted his secretary sexually with impunity, as he exploited his money and power.

He is wealthy yet depraved as he violated the traffic law with impunity by bribing the police.

Origin of With impunity

This phrase was first recorded in 1525–35, originated from either Middle French impunite or Latin impūnitāt.

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