irregularity
nounA departure from an expected pattern, standard, or proper procedure.
Departure from a pattern
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Clear all filtersA departure from an expected pattern, standard, or proper procedure.
Departure from a pattern
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A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.
Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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Behavior that meets accepted standards of appropriateness.
A group used as a standard for evaluating one's own attitudes, abilities, or circumstances.
A standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.
Inappropriate to a person's role, character, or expected standards of conduct.
Inappropriate to expected conduct
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Refusing to make concessions or weaken a position or standard.
The condition of being consistent or alike in form, quality, or treatment.
Not guided by ethical standards or a sense of right conduct.
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