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.
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Super Micro has faced significant controversy over the past year, including allegations of accounting irregularities, delays in SEC filings, and scrutiny from short-sellers.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The Alligator reported massive spending irregularities by Sasse, who steered millions toward his inner circle, including $7.2 million to consultants for strategic planning.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Those attempts and a range of irregularities, including a massive download of sensitive information by DOGE, are listed in the affidavit of Dan Berulis, a security and systems specialist in the board's information technology office.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The court, in a decision signed by six of the seven judges, found that the results for Proposition A were valid, rejecting a challenge brought by a coalition of Missouri business advocacy groups who claimed the measure had a series of irregularities that cast doubt on the fairness of the election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The Alligator reported massive spending irregularities by Sasse, who steered millions toward his inner circle, including $7.2 million to consultants for strategic planning.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Those attempts and a range of irregularities, including a massive download of sensitive information by DOGE, are listed in the affidavit of Dan Berulis, a security and systems specialist in the board's information technology office.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The court, in a decision signed by six of the seven judges, found that the results for Proposition A were valid, rejecting a challenge brought by a coalition of Missouri business advocacy groups who claimed the measure had a series of irregularities that cast doubt on the fairness of the election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
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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