In the absence of explicit rationing devices, various undesirable practices that obscure or delay demand have developed.

The Church of Scientology's official position on hypnosis is that it is a dangerous and undesirable practice.

Thus, it is argued, in order to prevent these undesirable practices from occurring, we need to resist taking the first step.

Drunken orgies and undesirable practices were alleged to have taken place at her London home.

It is an undesirable practice but has become a social obligation in India.

Moreover, by failing to make his moonlighting public, Mr. Pataki has made an undesirable practice worse.

A Procrustean solution is the undesirable practice of tailoring data to fit its container or some other preconceived structure.

Adopting new rules makes sense only if we discover undesirable practices that are not already illegal.

Consumer protection can eradicate undesirable practices and prevent the accumulation of imbalances that lead to major conflicts.

Indeed, it was informal sanctions which were relied on until very recently in policing fraudulent and undesirable practices in the City of London.