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impropriety
[im-pruh-prahy-i-tee]
noun
plural
improprietiesthe quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
inappropriateness; unsuitableness.
unseemliness; indecorousness.
an erroneous or unsuitable expression, act, etc.
an improper use of a word or phrase.
impropriety
/ ˌɪəˈɪɪɪ /
noun
lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum
an improper act or use
the state of being improper
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of impropriety1
Example Sentences
In his report, Sir Laurie said he had "not identified evidence of improprieties".
His parents were so concerned about the impropriety of their relationship that they sent him away to Paris for his senior year.
"I think it's not worth the appearance of impropriety, whether it's improper or not," Rand Paul, Republican senator from Kentucky, told Fox News.
The dramatic move came after a wide-ranging audit of UFLAC’s finances revealed different kinds of financial improprieties.
The former assistant is referred to in court documents as Jane Doe to protect her privacy amid allegations of sexual impropriety.
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