improperly

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English

Etymology

From Middle English improprelich, impropreliche, impropurly, inproperlye; equivalent to improper +‎ -ly or im- +‎ properly.

Pronunciation

Adverb

improperly (comparative more improperly, superlative most improperly)

  1. In an improper manner; not properly.
    • 2024 August 7, Marshall Cohen, “Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman”, in CNN:
      Prosecutors also said Wednesday their side “does not intend to reference allegations that the defendant violated FARA or improperly coordinated with the Obama Administration,” referring to the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires people who lobby on behalf of foreign clients to register beforehand with the US government.

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