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
The reporter also pointed out other irregularities.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
While then-Attorney General Bill Barr said there was no evidence to support widespread voter fraud, the president has maintained this belief and has underscored a need to protect future elections against any possible irregularities.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
However, the findings quickly became a source of controversy, partly due to the high-profile nature of Epstein's case and the numerous irregularities at the jail where he was being held.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
By all accounts, the cultural shift that advocates for the survivors have long dreamed of — one in which the agency does not automatically assume irregularities are due to fraud — isn’t coming anytime soon.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
While then-Attorney General Bill Barr said there was no evidence to support widespread voter fraud, the president has maintained this belief and has underscored a need to protect future elections against any possible irregularities.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
However, the findings quickly became a source of controversy, partly due to the high-profile nature of Epstein's case and the numerous irregularities at the jail where he was being held.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
By all accounts, the cultural shift that advocates for the survivors have long dreamed of — one in which the agency does not automatically assume irregularities are due to fraud — isn’t coming anytime soon.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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