improperly

an improperly adjusted scale.

The court excluded the improperly obtained evidence.

Indirectly through inanimate fomites (objects). Examples are staphylococcal infection, streptococcal infection, colds, hospital-acquired wound infections through use of improperly sterilized items.

to dispose of hazardous waste improperly

to store food improperly

to use equipment improperly

to handle confidential information improperly

to park in a handicapped spot improperly

to clean a wound improperly

to install software improperly

to label products improperly

to secure a building improperly

to dispose of evidence improperly