reproval

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Lindsey openly acknowledges a 2011 reproval from the state bar, which referenced “emotional/physical difficulties” that “were not the product of any illegal conduct.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A letter of reproval is the mildest form of punishment at the ethics committee’s disposal.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2023

The letter of reproval is made public when the ethics committee issues its final report on its investigation.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2023

Born with female anatomy, Kobabe didn’t feel like a girl, which became apparent in third grade when wading shirtless in a river during a class trip drew a reproval from the teacher.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2022

“I don’t think I should do anything you wouldn’t do yourself, boy,” said Sir Adam, with a shade of reproval in his tone.

From Adam Johnstone's Son by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)