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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The audits of all four high school foundations, which provided the district with $5 million in funding to support students in the last school year, were spurred by a report circulated by Canyon Crest Academy students alleging financial irregularities within the CCA Foundation.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Short-seller Hindenburg Research accused the company of accounting irregularities in a detailed report last year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the lawyers also criticized unproven claims of irregularities at the election commission, which Yoon cited as a factor for justifying martial law.
—Reuters, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
His case has since garnered international attention, with advocates citing the trial's numerous irregularities, including allegations of racial bias, withheld evidence and the lack of a fair trial.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Short-seller Hindenburg Research accused the company of accounting irregularities in a detailed report last year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the lawyers also criticized unproven claims of irregularities at the election commission, which Yoon cited as a factor for justifying martial law.
—Reuters, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
His case has since garnered international attention, with advocates citing the trial's numerous irregularities, including allegations of racial bias, withheld evidence and the lack of a fair trial.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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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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