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Improper Conduct — Mauvaise Conduite Directed by Néstor Almendros Orlando Jiménez Leal Release date(s) 1984 Mauvaise Conduite or Improper Conduct is a 1984 documentary film directed by Néstor Almendros and Orlando Jiménez Leal. The documentary interviews Cuba … Wikipedia
improper conduct — Such conduct as a man of ordinary and reasonable care and prudence, would not have been guilty of, under the circumstances, par ticularly, conduct which is immoral. Palmer v Concord, 48 NH 211, 214. See immorality … Ballentine's law dictionary
improper — im·prop·er adj: not proper: as a: not in accord with correct procedure an improper venue b: wrongful; specif: in violation of a constitution the denial of trial by jury was held improper im·prop·er·ly adv … Law dictionary
conduct — con·duct / kän ˌdəkt/ n 1 a: the act, manner, or process of carrying on or managing his conduct of the case was negligent b: an act or omission to act a crime is that conduct which is defined as criminal Louisiana Revised Statutes 2 … Law dictionary
improper — improperly, adv. improperness, n. /im prop euhr/, adj. 1. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. 2. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners,… … Universalium
conduct — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 way of behaving ADJECTIVE ▪ good ▪ The prisoner was released early for good conduct. ▪ discreditable (BrE), disgraceful, immoral, improper … Collocations dictionary
improper — im•prop•er [[t]ɪmˈprɒp ər[/t]] adj. 1) not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, or correct: drew improper conclusions[/ex] 2) not in accordance with propriety or regulations: improper conduct[/ex] 3) abnormal; irregular • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
improper — [[t]ɪ̱mprɒ̱pə(r)[/t]] 1) ADJ Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [FORMAL] 25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry... Mr Matthews maintained that he had done nothing improper. Syn … English dictionary
improper — im|prop|er [ ım prapər ] adjective 1. ) not suitable or right according to accepted standards of social or professional behavior: INAPPROPRIATE: It would have been highly improper for you to accept the money. a ) used about things that people… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
improper — UK [ɪmˈprɒpə(r)] / US [ɪmˈprɑpər] adjective 1) a) not suitable or right according to accepted standards of social or professional behaviour It would have been highly improper for you to accept the money. b) used about things that people find… … English dictionary
