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im·pro·pri·ety (im′prō prī′ə tē)
noun pl. improprieties -·ties
- the quality of being improper
- improper action or behavior
- an improper or unacceptable use of a word or phrase (Ex.: “borrow” for “lend”)
Etymology: < MFr impropriété (or) < L improprietas: see in- & propriety
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