misconduct

American  

[mis-kon-duhkt, mis-kuhn-duhkt] / mɪsˈkɒn dʌkt, ˌmɪs kənˈdʌkt /

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   Her license was revoked for professional misconduct and poor professional performance.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

   misstep, misdeed, misbehavior, wrongdoing

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.

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verb (used with object)

1. to mismanage.

2. to misbehave (oneself ).

misconduct British  

noun

1. behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical

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verb

1. to conduct (oneself) in such a way

2. to manage (something) badly

Etymology

Origin of misconduct

First recorded in 1700–10; mis- ¹ + conduct

Example Sentences

Several senior bankers have parted ways with Bank of America over the alleged misconduct, including the former head of investment banking for India.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The risk on these pitch-level markets will be significantly mitigated by this new action targeted at the incentive to engage in misconduct.”

From Los Angeles Times

There is, for better or for worse, a difference between outright fraud, misconduct and negligence.

From MarketWatch

It was told it had found him liable for "very serious" misconduct.

From BBC

A police officer involved in a controversy sparked by efforts to sanction a woman for mushroom foraging has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

From BBC

Related Words

• dereliction
• immorality
• impropriety
• malfeasance
• malpractice
• misbehavior
• mischief
• misdemeanor
• mismanagement
• offense
• transgression
• wrongdoing