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misconduct

[ noun mis-kon-duhkt; verb mis-kuhn-duhkt ]

noun

  1. 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    Her license was revoked for professional misconduct and poor professional performance.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: , , ,

  2. 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)

  1. to mismanage.
  2. to misbehave (oneself ).

misconduct

noun

  1. behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to conduct (oneself) in such a way
  2. to manage (something) badly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misconduct1

First recorded in 1700–10; mis- 1 + conduct
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Brand faced career backlash in 2023 after four people, including a woman who was 16 at the time of the alleged assault, spoke out about alleged misconduct.

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He was found guilty of gross misconduct a year later for his behaviour towards her.

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Last September, four of the prison's custody officers were arrested on suspicion of assault and misconduct in public office following reports of a series of incidents at HMP Parc.

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A police officer working in Rishi Sunak's close protection team was suspended by the Metropolitan Police and arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.

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The other, in Florida's panhandle region, will determine a replacement for Matt Gaetz, the firebrand congressman Trump originally picked to be attorney general before he withdrew under a cloud of sexual misconduct and ethics allegations.

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