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Where does “impunitus” come from?

impunitus (Latin) comes from Latin punitus, from Latin punio, from Latin poena, from Ancient Greek ποινή, from Proto-Hellenic kʷoinā́, from Proto-Indo-European kʷoynéh₂, from Proto-Indo-European kʷey- — to pay; to avenge.

impunitus (Latin): unpunished; unrestrained, unbridled; safe, secure

Definitions

  1. unpunished; unrestrained, unbridled; safe, secure

Ancestry of “impunitus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinpunituspunished, having been punished; avenged, having...
2LatinpunioI punish; I take vengeance, avenge
3Latinpoenapenalty; punishment; execution
4Ancient Greekποινήblood money, wergeld; fine, ransom, penalty,...
5Proto-Hellenickʷoinā́—
6Proto-Indo-Europeankʷoynéh₂payment; punishment, vengeance
7Proto-Indo-Europeankʷey-to pay; to avenge
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