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improper conduct

[ɪmˈprɒpər ˈkɒndʌkt]
nounpl: improper conducts
conduta imprópria
1. behavior that is not in accordance with accepted standards, rules, or morality; inappropriate or unethical actions
The official was fired for improper conduct during the investigation.
O funcionário foi demitido por conduta imprópria durante a investigação.
2. violation of professional or social standards of decorum and propriety
The lawyer was disciplined for improper conduct toward a witness.
O advogado foi disciplinado por conduta imprópria em relação a uma testemunha.
Synonyms
misconductunethical behaviorimproprietymisbehaviorwrongdoing
Antonyms
proper conductethical behaviorappropriate behaviorcorrect behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduta imprópria
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conduta imprópria
common in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
conduta imprópria
frequently used in business and legal environments
Portugal
conduta imprópria
standard usage; also 'conduta inadequada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduct unbecoming
breach of conduct
code of conduct violation
standards of conduct
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