in·iq·ui·ty

in·iq·ui·ty
/ıˈnıkwəti/ noun, pl -ties
formal
1 [noncount] : the quality of being unfair or evil

a system plagued by corruption and iniquity [=injustice]

a notorious den of iniquity [=a place where immoral things are done]

2 [count] : something that is unfair or evil

the iniquities of slavery

Do not confuse iniquity with inequity.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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