| n. | 1. | The state or quality of being irregular; that which is irregular. |
| Noun | 1. | irregularity - behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality Synonyms: abnormality |
| 2. | irregularity - not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals Synonyms: unregularity Antonyms: regularity - the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; "he was famous for the regularity of his habits" | |
| 3. | irregularity - an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern Synonyms: geometrical irregularity | |
| 4. | irregularity - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis Synonyms: constipation |
IRREGULARITY, practice. The doing or not doing that in the conduct of a suit
at law, which, conformably with the practice of the court, ought or ought
not to be done.
2. A party entitled to complain of irregularity, should except to it
previously to taking any step by him in the cause; Lofft. 323, 333; because
the taking of any such step is a waiver of any irregularity. 1 Bos. k Phil.
342; 2 Smith's R. 391; 1 Taunt. R. 58; 2 Taunt. R. 243; 3 East, R. 547; 2
New R. 509; 2 Wils. R. 380.
3. The court will, on motion, set aside proceedings for irregularity.
On setting aside a judgment and execution for irregularity, they have power
to impose terms on the defendant, and will restrain him from bringing an
action of trespass, unless a strong case of damage appears. 1 Chit. R. 133,
n.; and see Baldw. R. 246. Vide 3 Chit. Pr. 509; and Regular and Irregular
Process.
4. In the canon law, this term is used to signify any impediment which
prevents a man from taking holy orders.
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