What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little devil, one obtaining exemption from punishment (8)" mean?

The definition is "exemption from punishment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym="devil,") + UNITY (synonym="one") = IMPUNITY; definition: "exemption from punishment" The answer is IMPUNITY.

Little devil, one obtaining exemption from punishment (8)

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