inadvertency
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ədˈvɜr
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inadvertence or inadvertency (ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | lack of attention; heedlessness |
| 2. | an instance or an effect of being inadvertent; oversight; slip |
| inadvertency or inadvertency | |
| —n | |
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Inadvertency
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Example sentences
The bill added an inadvertency clause, and gave officers the ability to charge for another infraction or misdemeanor.
We have discussed many, many times about the inadvertency of a lot of the human error in the system.
No part of any fee is refundable unless the commissioner determines that it was paid as a result of mistake or inadvertency.
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