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Definition irregularity in British English

irregularity noun

noun
/ɪˌreɡjʊˈlærəti/
1

a situation in which the rules, laws, or usual ways of doing things have not been followed

Example

There were several reports of irregularities in the election process.

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2

a situation in which events do not happen at regular times

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3

a shape or appearance that is not even, straight, or smooth

Example

Even the slightest surface irregularity will show.

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Definition irregularity in British English