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The meaning of MISCONDUCT is mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities. How to use misconduct in a sentence.
MISCONDUCT definition: 1. unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of authority or responsibility: 2. the…. Learn more.
unacceptable or bad behavior by someone in a position of authority or responsibility: The psychiatrist was found guilty of gross (= unacceptable) professional misconduct. The former priest denied allegations of sexual misconduct. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Bad and wrong behavior.
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.
Misconduct is wrongful, improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the consequences of one's acts. It is an act which is forbidden or a failure to do that which is required.
When there's misconduct, someone is doing something wrong. Since conduct is behavior, misconduct is behavior that's not quite right: some kind of shady or criminal conduct. If an accountant cooked the books — lied about finances — that's misconduct.
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Synonyms for MISCONDUCT: wrongdoing, malfeasance, crime, misbehavior, trespass, mistake, error, misdoing; Antonyms of MISCONDUCT: fidelity, faithfulness, loyalty, devotion, dedication, allegiance, constancy, steadfastness.