Definition of "indecorum" [in•de•co•rum]

• Lack of propriety or good taste; impropriety. (noun)
• An instance of indecorous behavior or action. (noun)

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• "This is that indecorum, which is explained so much at large by Cicero in his Offices."
• "A scandal is a serious indecorum which is used generally in reference to the clergy."
• "The necessity of it to my defence against a more heinous charge could alone have extorted from me so painful an indecorum."