solecism
noun
- a violation of the conventional usage, grammar, etc. of a language; ungrammatical use of words (Ex.: “We done it” for “We did it”)
- a violation of good manners; breach of etiquette
- a mistake or impropriety
See solecism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sŏlˈĭ-sĭzˌəm, sōˈlĭ-)
noun- A nonstandard usage or grammatical construction.
- A violation of etiquette.
- An impropriety, mistake, or incongruity.
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