Indecorousness
/ɪn.dɪˈkɔːr.əs.nəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being indecorous; improper or unseemly behavior in a legal or formal context.
The counsel’s indecorousness during the trial was noted by the judge as detrimental to courtroom decorum.
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Indecorousness is typically referenced in legal contexts addressing professional conduct, courtroom behavior, and decorum, underlining breaches of accepted standards rather than criminal offenses.
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