Improper
/ɪmˈprɑːpər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not in accordance with accepted standards or rules; inappropriate.
The lawyer's behavior was deemed improper by the court.
- (adj.) Not suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion.
It is improper to discuss confidential matters in public.
Forms
- improperly
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate conduct or procedures that violate ethical or procedural standards.
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