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- 1. immoral or grossly unfair behaviour: "a den of iniquity" Similar Opposite
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INIQUITY definition: 1. a very wrong and unfair action or situation: 2. a very wrong and unfair action or situation: . Learn more.
The meaning of INIQUITY is gross injustice : wickedness. How to use iniquity in a sentence.
An iniquity is a really unfair or really immoral act. If you're a journalist, you may uncover a terrible iniquity that forces a famous politician to step down.
Iniquity definition: gross injustice or wickedness.. See examples of INIQUITY used in a sentence.
2 meanings: 1. lack of justice or righteousness; wickedness; injustice 2. a wicked act; sin.... Click for more definitions.
Iniquity represents actions or behaviors that are morally reprehensible and go against accepted standards of right and wrong. It often implies a deliberate and flagrant violation of moral or legal norms, resulting in harm or suffering to others. Iniquities can range from serious crimes, such as acts of violence or corruption, to more subtle forms of wrongdoing, such as deceit or dishonesty.
Iniquity definition: Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness. Origin of Iniquity Middle English iniquite from Old French from Latin inīquitās from inīquus unjust, harmful in-not in– 1 aequus equal. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Middle English iniquite, from Old French iniquité, from Latin iniquitas, from iniquus (“unjust, harmful”).. From Wiktionary
INIQUITY meaning: 1. a very wrong and unfair action or situation: 2. a very wrong and unfair action or situation: . Learn more.
the fact of being very wrong and unfair; something that is very wrong and unfair. the iniquity of racial prejudice; the iniquities of the criminal justice system
Definition of iniquity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
