misconduct
Use Misconduct in a sentence
dʌkt; noun
1.
improper conduct; wrong behavior.
verb (used with object)
3.
to mismanage.
4.
to misbehave (oneself).
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| misconduct | |
| —n | |
| 1. | behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to conduct (oneself) in such a way |
| 3. | to manage (something) badly |
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Word Origin & History
misconduct
1710, "bad management, neglect;" see mis- (1) + conduct (n.). Meaning "wrong conduct" is attested from 1729.
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