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misconduct
[ noun mis-kon-duhkt; verb mis-kuhn-duhkt ]
noun
- improper or wrong behavior:
Numerous accusations of sexual misconduct have blighted his campaign.
Her license was revoked for professional misconduct and poor professional performance.
Synonyms: , , ,
- unlawful behavior by an official in regard to their office, or by a person in the administration of justice, such as a lawyer, witness, or juror; malfeasance:
A complaint was filed against the prosecutor, alleging misconduct in the case.
verb (used with object)
- to mismanage.
- to misbehave (oneself ).
misconduct
noun
- behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical
verb
- to conduct (oneself) in such a way
- to manage (something) badly
Word History and Origins
Origin of misconduct1
Example Sentences
The letter also said failure to attend work could be considered gross misconduct and "may lead to disciplinary action".
“By what authority can the U.S. government pay a foreign government to lock up for the long term people who were detained in the United States on the basis of no allegation of criminal misconduct?”
Subsequent background checks of all police officers and staff in 2024 found more than 400 links to previously undisclosed misconduct, including theft, fraud and drugs.
From the very start of his papacy, he also faced huge tasks confronting misconduct much closer to home.
Meanwhile, the city is confronting yet another financial issue: the growing cost of payouts stemming from police misconduct, broken sidewalks and other types of lawsuits against the city.
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