Meaning & use
impropriety
Behavior or conduct that is not appropriate, especially because it is dishonest or morally wrong.
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The audit found several instances of financial impropriety within the department.
The official resigned after allegations of impropriety surfaced in the press.
A note on using this word
Impropriety is a formal word most often used in professional, legal, or journalistic contexts to describe improper conduct without stating a specific crime.
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