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solecism

noun

  1. a violation of the conventional usage, grammar, etc. of a language; ungrammatical use of words (Ex.: “We done it” for “We did it”)
  2. a violation of good manners; breach of etiquette
  3. a mistake or impropriety

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See solecism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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