proper conduct

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Carlo Nordio's deputy, Francesco Paolo Sisto, has batted away criticism, saying the need for further scrutiny in this case was not due to negligence but allegations of "not entirely proper conduct" by Minetti.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Palestinians also took playful aim at a Facebook post by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion detailing the proper conduct when an air raid siren sounds.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Viewed this way, minding our p’s and q’s is less about proscriptive notions of correctness, and more about mindfulness, self-discovery and proper conduct.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Elizabeth’s insistence on proper conduct and her devotion to tradition mirrored the attitude of her father, who referred to the royal family as “the firm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022

Their main business is the proper conduct of their affairs.

From How We Think by Dewey, John