Meaning & use
iniquity
Gross immorality or injustice; a wicked or deeply unfair act.
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The novel exposes the iniquity of a legal system that favors the wealthy.
Preachers of the era warned constantly against the iniquities of greed and pride.
A note on using this word
Iniquity carries a strong moral and often religious tone, making it more forceful than plain 'wrongdoing.'
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