impunity

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"Efforts to further bolster the rule of law, particularly in the justice and detention sectors, must remain a priority to be able to tackle corruption and impunity," said Turk.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

The central question: Will there ever come a time when justice will prevail — and impunity will recede — in cases of Mexican journalists targeted by organized crime, corrupt politicians and others?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Yet the institution he has helped consolidate may well remain: a durable culture of impunity in which violations no longer trigger correction, but, instead, set the new rules of the game.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

"The honor of our House was at stake. I had no choice but to ride. No man sheds Lannister blood with impunity."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin