Once a person obtains a Social Security number, through proper or improper means, he said, the government has little control over its use.

In her own circle, it was regarded as by no means improper for kinsfolk to visit one another without invitation, or preliminary and ceremonious warning.

A strict interpretation would ban interviews on university campuses, and street interviews might be banned on the ground that they are an "improper means" of reporting.

The conduct of the party who induces a contract by improper means frequently constitutes a delict.

Most people get at least some groceries or household goods through "acquaintances," or other improper means.

Edward Levi did not believe that the end ever justified improper means, least of all in the law.

Although not included in the definition itself, the original text of the UTSA provided clarification regarding the definition of proper and improper means.

Oftentimes, distance from health care facilities, rough roads, and improper means of transportation limit healthcare access in Senegal.

It was alleged that Medich was attempting to influence government officials by improper means.

Sulaiman, who according to published reports yesterday is going to resign next week, denies that King or any other promoter has ever used improper means to influence him.