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misbehaviour

  • a variation of misbehavior.
    misbehavior
    noun
    improper, inappropriate, or bad behavior.
  • a word derived from misbehave.
    misbehave
    verb (used without object)
    to behave badly or improperly.

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And appearing in these files is not any proof of guilt or misbehaviour.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025

The claims come days after Andrew John retired as Archbishop of Wales with immediate effect after two critical reports highlighted safeguarding concerns and misbehaviour at his Bangor diocese.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025

Chief justices can only be removed from office on a few grounds, such as incompetence or misbehaviour.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2025

At the heart of this latest story is a star accused of misbehaviour and splashed across the media daily.

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024

Gordon, however, did not trust M'tesa, and at one time, on account of some misbehaviour on the part of that monarch, even contemplated attacking him.

From General Gordon A Christian Hero by Seton Churchill