misconduct
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mis·con·duct
noun \-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt\Definition of MISCONDUCT
1
: mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
2
: intentional wrongdoing; specifically : deliberate violation of a law or standard especially by a government official : malfeasance
3
a : improper behavior b : adultery
4
: a penalty (as in ice hockey) for improper behavior or abusive language (as toward an official)
— mis·con·duct \-kən-ˈdəkt\ transitive verb
See Examples of MISCONDUCT
- He was forced to defend himself against charges of sexual misconduct.
- There have been reports of misconduct by several employees.
First Known Use of MISCONDUCT
1705
Related to MISCONDUCT
- Synonyms
- malfeasance, misbehavior, misdoing, wrongdoing
- Antonyms
- faithfulness, fidelity
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