irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural irregularities
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
Recent Examples on the Web
While such an accusation is serious, there have been many cases of irregularities under Nepal’s arcane citizenship system, some involving judges and generals.
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Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 3 June 2024
As anticipated, sparse reports of power grid irregularities and functional decreases in high-frequency, communications and GPS systems did surface during the weekend, according to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
In 2019, the Malawian Supreme Court followed Kenya’s lead, annulling President Peter Mutharika’s electoral win after the opposition party complained that the race had been marred by irregularities.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
Sam Leslie, a bankruptcy trustee and forensic accountant, took over management of the space and later filed a lengthy status report with the court documenting financial irregularities by Chrismas.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 3 June 2024
As anticipated, sparse reports of power grid irregularities and functional decreases in high-frequency, communications and GPS systems did surface during the weekend, according to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
In 2019, the Malawian Supreme Court followed Kenya’s lead, annulling President Peter Mutharika’s electoral win after the opposition party complained that the race had been marred by irregularities.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
Sam Leslie, a bankruptcy trustee and forensic accountant, took over management of the space and later filed a lengthy status report with the court documenting financial irregularities by Chrismas.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
2
: something (as dishonest conduct) that is irregular
3
Medical Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing
hormonal irregularities
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
Legal Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
plural irregularities
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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