minor irregularity

collocation in English

meaningsofminorandirregularity

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minor
adjective
uk
/ˈmaɪ.nər/us
/ˈmaɪ.nɚ/
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the ...
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irregularity
noun
uk
/ɪˌreɡ.jəˈlær.ə.ti/us
/ɪˌreɡ.jəˈler.ə.t̬i/
the quality of not being regular in shape or form, or an example ...
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(Definition ofminorandirregularityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofminor irregularity

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Election day itself was remarkably free of incidents, and only very minor irregularities were found in the process of voting.
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The court of inquiry revealed that there were some minor irregularities and some lack of supervision in these clubs.
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I emphasise that it is not intended that the proposed provision should be something that accused persons might take advantage of by exploiting minor irregularities.
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It is used simply for the purpose of smoothing out minor irregularities in the value of the currency.
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I have, however, been given an absolute undertaking that it refers only to the transition period and will help to smooth out minor irregularities and problems.
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Surgery does not provide a 100% natural outcome, mostly there will be minor irregularities.
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Observers considered the communal elections generally free and fair, despite some minor irregularities.
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Minor irregularities were confirmed during the election process.
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The electoral court concluded that minor irregularities without proof were insufficient to invalidate the election.
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The successful completion of the electoral process in the country was welcomed, despite some minor irregularities.
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Opposition parties complained of minor irregularities regarding election lists.
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