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In which short story does the narrator say, "I must not only punish but punish with impunity"?

impunity

[im-pyoo-ni-tee] / ɪmˈpju nɪ ti /


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America would have such a gigantic advantage if it were impervious to missiles that it could attack with impunity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It’s clear they also wanted to maintain the impunity conferred by America’s superpower status.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

In public forums and interviews, veterans living on the campus have spoken of a culture of impunity.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

UN rights chief Volker Turk on Monday said the new Gang Suppression Force is "urgently needed" as he called on Haitian authorities to tackle rampant impunity.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Then I can beeline toward Schiaparelli with impunity.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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