Indecorum
/ɪnˈdɛkərəm/
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- (n.) Behavior or language violating accepted standards of propriety or good taste, especially in legal or formal settings.
The attorney was reprimanded for his indecorum during the courtroom proceedings.
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Indecorum often refers specifically to breaches of proper conduct in judicial or official environments and can justify sanctions or disciplinary action.
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