Impropriety Definition & Meaning

impropriety
noun
  1. an improper demeanor
  2. the condition of being improper
  3. an indecent or improper act
  4. an act of undue intimacy

"Impropriety" in song lyrics

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  • "calvary chapel impropriety"
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