noun
a noun phrase used to describe something that is outside the bounds of acceptable behavior or standards
preposition
a preposition indicating the location or position of something in relation to a boundary or limit
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His behavior at the company dinner was beyond the pale and completely unacceptable.
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I can't believe she said that, it's just beyond the pale.
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The way he treated her was beyond the pale, like who does that?
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The level of corruption in that government is beyond the pale, it's truly shocking.