impunity

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In an interview with AFP, Cohen, who authored a report on the issue in January, denounced the impunity enjoyed by the perpetrators.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But for now the ruling means "the era of impunity is over" according to Dr Mary Franks, a law professor at George Washington University.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Like Willy Loman, he’s enraged that his boss feels like he can eat the orange and then just throw away the peel — with impunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

However, someone who has amassed a vast fortune, especially through entrepreneurial skill, Mr. McGinnis argues, has greater freedom to act with impunity or champion unpopular causes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Darnell's despair, his sadness in recognizing that they could do whatever they wanted to him with impunity, was utterly disheartening.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson