Meaning of iniquity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪˈnɪkwədi/

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  1. Noun

    iniquity

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French iniquite, from Latin iniquitas, from iniquus, from in-‘not’ + aequus‘equal, just’

    Definitions

    1. absence of moral or spiritual values

    Examples

    • « the powers of darkness »
  2. 2. morally objectionable behavior
  3. 3. an unjust act

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