irregularity
Americannoun
plural
irregularities-
the quality or state of being irregular.
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something irregular.
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a breach of rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.
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occasional mild constipation.
Etymology
Origin of irregularity
1275–1325; Middle English irregularite < Old French < Medieval Latin irrēgulāritās. See ir- 2, regularity ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In October last year it emerged police were investigating "irregularities" in the party's finances after a complaint was raised in May.
From BBC
The irregularity was only discovered when the payment platform transferred the actual amount - €0.01 - to the hotel company.
From BBC
Transactions initially appeared to be completed correctly, but the irregularity was only discovered days later, when the payment platform transferred the actual amount paid to the affected company.
From Barron's
You would also need to present documented evidence of misconduct such as financial irregularities or missed deadlines and, last but not least, appear at a court hearing for a final ruling by the judge.
From MarketWatch
"There were some irregularities in the X-ray scan of the checked luggage so the authorities checked it," the department said.
From Barron's
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