impunemente

with impunity

adverb eem-poo-neh-MEN-teh Rare

Origin: From Latin impune (without punishment) + adverbial suffix -mente.

Usage Note

Impunemente is a formal adverb used mainly in political, legal, or journalistic writing to describe acting without fear of punishment. It is typically paired with verbs of wrongdoing (actuar impunemente, robar impunemente). The related noun is impunidad (impunity) and the adjective impune.

Examples

"Los corruptos actuaban impunemente ante la ley."

Natural Translation

The corrupt acted with impunity before the law.

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