Improperly

//ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li//

"Improperly" in a Sentence (7 examples)

They vote in secret, may seek public office, and may demand the removal of public officials who behave improperly.

Any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

Are you suggesting I behaved improperly?

Along with thousands of other soldiers, Tom's great grandfather died of botulism during the Spanish-American War because the US government fed improperly canned potted meat to its soldiers.

It would serve no purpose to discuss those schools of Socialism (improperly so called) that do not stand for the abolition of capitalism and wage slavery.

Are you crazy? You don't do as I say. You act improperly and according to your own will. You know how dear you are to me, don't you? I absolutely don't like seeing you in this condition.

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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