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Vinony

improperly

adverb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

adv

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

  1. In an improper manner; not properly.

    “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.”