Sentence examples for act improper from inspiring English sources

Mr. Barak called his minister's act improper and urged the use of diplomatic language in relations.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Johan Tegel told Swedish broadcaster SVT that the envoy was expelled for "acts improper to his post and status" -- diplomatic shorthand for spying.

In late May, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt, a close associate of Mr. Cameron, told the inquiry that he had been personally sympathetic to the bid, but did not act with improper bias when he was assigned to oversee it.

Instead the local townships argued that because the ponds were isolated, the Corps's invocation of the so-called migratory bird rule to assert jurisdiction under the 1972 Clean Water Act was improper.

LONDON — With his career in the balance, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt said at a judicial inquiry into the British media on Thursday that he had been personally sympathetic to a bid by Rupert Murdoch to take over Britain's most lucrative pay-television network, but that he did not act with improper bias.

Page A5 BRITISH OFFICIAL QUESTIONED Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt said at a judicial inquiry into the British media that he had been personally sympathetic to a bid by Rupert Murdoch to take over Britain's most lucrative pay-television network, but that he did not act with improper bias.

Colleges also are being sued for violating the Clery Act for improper reporting of sexual assault complaints.

Specifically, a proper surrogate will: have an appropriate familial or otherwise legally recognized relationship to the patient; be capable of ascertaining and effectuating the patient's wishes and best interests; and not act from improper or personal motives.

Although both acts seem improper, they also seem quite petty.

However judge Greg Garde's ruling that Mikakos had acted with "improper or extraneous purpose" was overturned.

Using anything other than a proper bike leash attachment will cause you to risk: Accident or Injury A ticket under most highway traffic acts for improper care and control of your bike A hassle (rightly so) from humane societies for risking your dog's safety A poor and frustrating experience for both you and your dog.