unconventionality

unconventionality
/un'keuhn ven'sheuh nal"i tee/, n., pl. unconventionalities for 2.
1. disregard for convention; the state or quality of being inconsistent with customs, rules, etc.; originality.
2. something unconventional, as an act.
[1850-55; UN-1 + CONVENTIONALITY]

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