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impropriety

[im-pruh-prahy-i-tee]

noun

plural

improprieties 
  1. the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.

  2. inappropriateness; unsuitableness.

  3. unseemliness; indecorousness.

  4. an erroneous or unsuitable expression, act, etc.

  5. an improper use of a word or phrase.



impropriety

/ ˌɪəˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum

  2. an improper act or use

  3. the state of being improper

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impropriety1

From the Late Latin word DZ, dating back to 1605–15. See im- 2, propriety
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In his report, Sir Laurie said he had "not identified evidence of improprieties".

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His parents were so concerned about the impropriety of their relationship that they sent him away to Paris for his senior year.

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"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.

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The dramatic move came after a wide-ranging audit of UFLAC’s finances revealed different kinds of financial improprieties.

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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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