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unproperly
Derived word form of properly

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Of most significant concern was that highly classified records were unfoldered, intermixed with other records, and otherwise unproperly identified.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

"Of most significant concern was that highly classified records were unfoldered, intermixed with other records and otherwise unproperly identified," the document said.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2022

Whilst, with no softer cushion than the flint, I kneel before thee; and unproperly Show duty, as mistaken all this while Between the child and parent.

From Coriolanus by Shakespeare, William