Solecism


noun
1.
a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage, as unflammable and they was.
2.
a breach of good manners or etiquette.
3.
any error, impropriety, or inconsistency.
noun
1.

the nonstandard use of a grammatical construction
any mistake, incongruity, or absurdity

2.
a violation of good manners

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