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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Her license was revoked for professional misconduct and poor professional performance.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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of misconduct1
Example Sentences
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.
He was found guilty of gross misconduct a year later for his behaviour towards her.
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.
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.
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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