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What is the root word for impunity?

The root word for "impunity" is punity.

While "punity" itself isn't a common word, it is the root of "impunity".

* Punity means "punishment" or "the state of being punished".

* Impunity means "exemption from punishment or penalty".

Therefore, the prefix "im-" (meaning "not") is added to "punity" to create the word "impunity", signifying the absence of punishment.

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