The phrase "anomalous situation" refers to a strange or unusual circumstance that does not happen normally or is different from what is expected. Full definition
At the moment, however, we are in an anomalous situation. (alt-m.org)
Churches that practice infant baptism are in the anomalous situation of having to catechize the baptized who may have little understanding that they participate in the trinitarian life. (religion-online.org)
This resulted in the anomalous situation of there being two High Priests at the time of Jesus» trial, Annas, the deposed High Priest, and Caiphas, the ruling High Priest. (faith.org.uk)