Word of the Day: INIQUITY

Injustice, immorality, or impropriety

iniquity (noun) - a grossly unfair or unjust action or situation; wickedness or depravity [ih-nik-wi-tee]

BREAKDOWN: IN- (not) + EQUA- (equal, even) + -ITY (quality)

• iniquitous means corrupt, degenerate, or unfair

• COMMONLY CONFUSED: inequity is a lack of fairness or equity; an existing bias

See also: equanimity, unequivocal

“Avoid gaming… It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief.” —George Washington

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