misconduct

[ noun mis-kon-duhkt; verb mis-kuhn-duhkt ]
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noun
  1. improper conduct; wrong behavior.

  2. unlawful conduct 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.

verb (used with object)
  1. to mismanage.

  2. to misbehave (oneself).

Origin of misconduct

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

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British Dictionary definitions for misconduct

misconduct

noun(mɪsˈkɒndʌkt)
  1. behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical

verb(ˌmɪskənˈdʌkt) (tr)
  1. to conduct (oneself) in such a way

  2. to manage (something) badly

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