unreasonable behaviour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A number of other allegations relating to unreasonable behaviour by Mr Byrne and pressure to work excessive hours were not upheld, the report found.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2022
They are unreasonable behaviour, desertion, separation for two years if both parties agree to end it, and separation for five years if one disagrees.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021
People will no longer have to cite adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion as a reason - just that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2021
The most common reason for divorce was "unreasonable behaviour", with 51% of women and 36% of men citing it in their divorce petitions.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2017
The ladies were discussing the weather, the want of rain, the new vicar, Lady Dacre’s rheumatism, and the unreasonable behaviour of Miss Munnion.
From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy
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