OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 27167

iniquity

/ɪnˈɪkwɪti/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
iniquidad
Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
In the scanty number of reclaimed convicts, the noted George Barrington holds a conspicuous place. [...] His death took place nearly seven years ago: but for a considerable time pr…
It is one of the most surprising things that I have ever observed, That sanctity should be ashamed to look out, but iniquity show itself at noon. [...] Hence the company of rakes o…
iniquidad
An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.
I would say that Slavery was an iniquity, and ought to be abolished. I would say there was no reason nor justice in the law, or the constitution that allows one man to hold another…
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
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