Meaning of the word impunity in English

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impunity

US /ɪmˈpjuː.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɪmˈpjuː.nə.ti/

Noun

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

Example:
The criminals acted with impunity, knowing they would not be caught.
He was allowed to break the rules with impunity.