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Definition of irregularity
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 : constipation
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Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
Recent Examples of irregularity from the Web
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Formatting, the printing process and quality control irregularities affect value and can launch a collection.
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Don't look just for bumps, but for any irregularities.
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The latter exchanges are known for irregularities, insider trading, accounting fraud and a heavy hand by the government, which has ordered companies and fund managers to buy stocks during downturns, for example.
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That dream faded after stories in The Courant revealed irregularities in the project's financing.
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Hun Sen appealed to all political parties to accept the outcome rather than make accusations of irregularities.
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The opposition, which has alleged irregularities during the election campaign including muzzling the media, plans protests later Wednesday against Vucic’s autocratic rule.
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Soon, stories of voter irregularities and uncertainty of the validity of results in nearly every state leaks, and the result of the election is suspended indefinitely.
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Horton still worked out for hours at the gym, believing that exercise would combat his infirmities, but neurological irregularities were sabotaging his body, including his blood pressure.
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Origin and Etymology of irregularity
Middle English irregularite, from Medieval Latin irregularitat-, irregularitas, from Late Latin irregularis
IRREGULARITY Defined for English Language Learners
irregularity
playDefinition of irregularity for English Language Learners
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: the quality or state of being irregular
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: something that is irregular
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: something that is not usual or proper and that usually indicates dishonest behavior
IRREGULARITY Defined for Kids
irregularity
playDefinition of irregularity for Students
irregularities
1 : the quality or state of being unusual, uneven, or happening at different times
2 : something that is unusual, uneven, or happening at different times
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Law Dictionary
irregularity
playLegal Definition of irregularity
irregularities
: something that is irregular an irregularity in the proceeding
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