First Known Use: 14th century
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iniquity
noun in·iq·ui·ty \-kwə-tē\
: the quality of being unfair or evil
: something that is unfair or evil
plural in·iq·ui·ties
Full Definition of INIQUITY
1
: gross injustice : wickedness
2
: a wicked act or thing : sin
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Origin of INIQUITY
Middle English iniquite, from Anglo-French iniquité, from Latin iniquitat-, iniquitas, from iniquus uneven, from in- + aequus equal
Related to INIQUITY
- Synonyms
- corruption, debauchery, depravity, immorality, iniquitousness, vice, libertinage, libertinism, licentiousness, profligacy, sin
INIQUITY Defined for Kids
iniquity
noun in·iq·ui·ty \i-ˈnik-wə-tē\
plural in·iq·ui·ties
Definition of INIQUITY for Kids
: an evil or unfair act
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