allegation of impropriety

collocation in English

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allegation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong ...
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impropriety
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/us
/ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.t̬i/
behaviour that is dishonest, socially unacceptable, or unsuitable for a ...
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(Definition ofallegationandimproprietyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There has been not one substantiveallegationofimproprietyin the referendum count.
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I make noallegationofimproprietyon the part of the authority.
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There can be noallegationofimpropriety, because there has been none.
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He is a man who has left teaching, having been hounded out after unfair allegations of impropriety with a male pupil.
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Both are cleared of any allegations of impropriety.
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That is perfectly compatible with making allegations of impropriety only when they can be substantiated.
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If there are credible allegations of impropriety by individual organisations, they should be investigated by due judicial process.
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With regard to allegations of impropriety, two allegations have been made during the 12-year life of the project.
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If there are allegations of impropriety or illegality they should be referred to the independent auditor appointed to audit the city council's accounts.
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The case reinforces the need for allegations of impropriety to be swiftly and fully investigated.
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The constituent also made allegations of impropriety on the part of the member of the team.
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As he knows perfectly well, the allegations of impropriety or dishonesty have been found not to be true.
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I am satisfied that, when compelled to do so, he withdrew allegations of impropriety.
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There should be a formally established and publicly announced—and explained—independent system within the public service for examining allegations of impropriety.
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None of the allegations of impropriety appear to have been proven.
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Those charges were dismissed, but allegations of impropriety continued to be made by some.
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He was involved in the oil-for-food scandal and had other allegations of impropriety.
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