proper disposition

collocation in English

meaningsofproperanddisposition

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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disposition
noun
uk
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the particular type of character that a person ...
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(Definition ofproperanddispositionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofproper disposition

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Belief in the power of science to provide hard facts shapes decisions about theproperdispositionof those responsible for criminal behavior.
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Therefore, questions about theproperdispositionof public expenditure come into the equation.
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He kindly showed us theproperdispositionof the troops according to his idea, took an immense deal of pains and trouble, and superintended the movement.
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I do not understand why it should be assumed that in these days a widow would be wholly unable to makeproperdispositionof a large sum awarded to her.
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In order to obtain theproperdisposition, individuals are encouraged to attend classes before being permitted by pastors to receive certain sacraments.
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However, a recipient's own lack ofproperdispositionto receive the grace conveyed can block the effectiveness of the sacrament in that person.
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Attention was also devoted to soil survey, as well as to theproperdispositionof lands of the public domain.
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Further, by refusing to rule on the charges themselves, the court did not clarify theproperdisposition of criminal charges pending against a person whose competency can not be restored.
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We can only judge whether proper dispositions are made by the results.
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At the same time, however, it exercised a positive encouragement to those who had wealth to make proper dispositions of it at the right moment to their heirs and successors.
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