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iniquity definition

in·iquity (i nik′wi tē)

noun

  1. lack of righteousness or justice; wickedness
  2. pl. iniquities -·ties a wicked, unjust, or unrighteous act

Etymology: ME iniquite < OFr iniquité < L iniquitas < iniquus, unequal < in-, not + aequus, equal

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