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irregularity

[ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee] / ɪˌrɛg jəˈlær ɪ ti /


NOUN
a suspicious or illegal occurrence
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The work also may help explain why irregularity is so common in natural systems, including neural, biological and ecological networks.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

"The evidence as it stands points towards there being no communication. Once the court accepts that, there's no irregularity in this situation, let alone a fundamental irregularity that goes to the root of the trial."

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

"The examination of the documents confirmed doubts about the irregularity of the flag being flown," the prefecture said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

These have a remarkable decisiveness, an absolute authority and control, free of wobbling or any irregularity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Once I had the record of the case, I could put together an appeal, usually based on some judicial irregularity such as bias, incorrect procedure, or insufficient evidence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Like other short sellers, the sleuths at Culper say they are out to expose deception, financial irregularities and all the ways companies scam investors—and, of course, make a profit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

They alleged a litany of irregularities in the trial, including an "oppressive" cross-examination and unfair decisions on the admission of evidence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

In their previous investigation of semaglutide and tirzepatide, researchers identified online reports of menstrual irregularities.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

The UK audit regulator has confirmed it is leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

My preceptor indicated that it would delight him to offer assistance upon any point wherein his small powers might prove of use—declensions, verb irregularities.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson


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