proper exercise

collocation in English

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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exercise
noun
uk
/ˈek.sə.saɪz/us
/ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
physical activity that you do to make your body strong ...
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(Definition ofproperandexercisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The pursuit of sensual pleasures was not to contravene theproperexerciseof dharma.
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In fact, according to the texts, theproperexerciseof pleasure was a form of self-mastery.
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Freedom of expression is among the most fundamental of our constitutional liberties because of the central role open discussion plays in theproperexerciseof our capacities for responsible agency.
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For most people, voting at a polling station is still theproperexerciseof their franchise rights.
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It is aproperexerciseof local discretion.
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We wish to see the power limited to itsproperexercisein the interests of the person involved or of other people.
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I cannot feel that this would be aproperexerciseof our powers.
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The balance is no more than is required forproperexerciseof functions by government.
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Is he seriously suggesting that this is aproperexerciseof statutory powers by councils?
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For those who live in built-up areas, he has to have somewhere like a park where he can have hisproperexercise.
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That cannot be aproperexerciseof power.
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That is a classic example of theproperexerciseof partnership between the private sector and the public sector.
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That relief is appropriate, however, because although revaluations are part and parcel of aproperexercise, they tend to have a lumpy effect.
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Whatever the circumstances under rate support grant, clause 5(2) makes expenditure within the specified level aproperexerciseof an authority's powers.
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We fully intend that the forum should enjoy facilities appropriate to theproperexerciseof its functions.
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Delegation holders are responsible for theproperexerciseof delegations within their areas of responsibility and ensuring that delegation limits are not breached.
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It would not be aproperexerciseof his discretion to proceed where a sufficient case could not be made out.
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It would not be aproperexerciseof the authority's powers and could be challenged.
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Would it not have been right to have issued such guidance through theproperexerciseof a statutory instrument rather than through this curious vehicle?
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Would it be aproperexerciseof the discretion of a court to say that it is unreasonable of the owner to refuse to let?
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