| 释义 |
in·iq·ui·ty
\ə̇ˈnikwəd.ē, -wətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English iniquite, from Middle French iniquité, from Latin iniquitat-, iniquitas, from iniquus uneven, unjust (from in- in- (I) + -iquus, from aequus level, equal) + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : absence of or deviation from just dealing : wrongful conduct : wickedness
< the iniquity of bribery >
2. : an iniquitous act or thing : sin
< whose iniquities are forgiven — Ps 31:1 (Douay Version) >
3. Scots law : inequity, injustice — used of a decision contrary to law |