Meaning of the word iniquitous in English

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iniquitous

US /ɪˈnɪk.wə.t̬əs/
UK /ɪˈnɪk.wɪ.təs/

Adjective

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example:
The government's decision to cut welfare benefits was widely condemned as iniquitous.
They protested against the iniquitous laws that oppressed the poor.