Inequity vs. Iniquity — What's the Difference?

An instance of injustice or unfairness

A grossly immoral act; a sin.

Lack of fairness or justice

Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness.

Injustice; unfairness.

(uncountable) Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.

A lack of equity (justice).

(countable) An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.

An unjust act; a disservice.

Absence of, or deviation from, just dealing; lack of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wickedness; as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge.

Lack of equity; injustice; wrong.

An iniquitous act or thing; a deed of injustice or unrighteousness; a sin; a crime.

Partiality that is not fair or equitable

A character or personification in the old English moralities, or moral dramas, having the name sometimes of one vice and sometimes of another. See Vice.

Injustice by virtue of not being equitable

Absence of moral or spiritual values;

Morally objectionable behavior

An unjust act