impropriety
/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
noun
- Behavior or action that is not correct, suitable, or morally acceptable in a particular situation.
- There was no evidence of impropriety in the company's dealings.
- His loud laughter during the ceremony was a clear impropriety.
- The senator resigned after allegations of financial impropriety.
- A mistake or error in behavior or judgment.
- She apologized for the impropriety of her comment.
- The minor impropriety of arriving late was quickly forgiven.
- The report noted several improprieties in the accounting records.
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