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misconduct
[ noun mis-kon-duhkt; verb mis-kuhn-duhkt ]
noun
- 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Her license was revoked for professional misconduct and poor professional performance.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: , , ,
- 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.
verb (used with object)
- to mismanage.
- to misbehave (oneself ).
misconduct
noun
- behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical
verb
- to conduct (oneself) in such a way
- to manage (something) badly
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of misconduct1
Example Sentences
His office, which is independent of the 8,700-officer department, monitors misconduct complaints and conducts internal reviews of police shootings, along with audits and studies at the Police Commission’s request.
The Met Police officer who was cleared of murder after shooting Chris Kaba will face a gross misconduct hearing, the police watchdog has said.
The letter also said failure to attend work could be considered gross misconduct and "may lead to disciplinary action".
“By what authority can the U.S. government pay a foreign government to lock up for the long term people who were detained in the United States on the basis of no allegation of criminal misconduct?”
Subsequent background checks of all police officers and staff in 2024 found more than 400 links to previously undisclosed misconduct, including theft, fraud and drugs.
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