irregularity

noun

ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty | \ i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē

, ˌi(r)-, -ˈla-rə-\

plural irregularities

Definition of irregularity

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

Examples of irregularity in a Sentence

the irregularity of his behavior He is suffering from irregularity.

Recent Examples on the Web

Accounting irregularities have left officials with the US National Intelligence Council to conclude that undetected smuggling has likely occurred. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Dangerous plutonium stolen from rental car in a hotel parking lot," 16 July 2018 Her campaign also put out a public call for voters to come forward with stories of any voting irregularities and difficulties. — Cameron Mcwhirter, WSJ, "Democrat Takes Legal Steps in Georgia Governor’s Race," 12 Nov. 2018 The group of independent experts warned of irregularities and sloppiness in the investigation. — Fox News, "Trial for murder of Honduran environmental activist delayed," 18 Sep. 2018 He was accused of financial irregularities and acquitted by a military court — only to be convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer. — Gregory Korte, USA TODAY, "A Trump pardon for boxer Jack Johnson would be just the third posthumous pardon in history," 25 Apr. 2018 This will remove the filter's papery taste, as well as eliminate surface irregularities and dry spots, allowing the brewing water to soak the grounds more evenly. — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, "Hack Your Coffee: How to Use a French Press the Right Way," 15 Feb. 2015 Supreme Court annuls first-round result after a candidate alleges irregularities. — Bharatha Mallawarachi, Fox News, "Timeline of political events leading up to Maldives election," 21 Sep. 2018 The fraudsters often claim to be representatives from Chinese or Taiwanese government agencies and demand bank transfers to clear cases involving back taxes, kidnappings or health insurance irregularities. — Ralph Jennings, latimes.com, "Taiwanese in U.S. targeted by fraudsters. Could the calls be coming from China?," 9 June 2018 Some specific irregularities were later revealed in sworn affidavits sent by Democratic attorneys to the state board. — Dylan Scott, Vox, "There’s something very weird going on with this North Carolina House election," 30 Nov. 2018

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