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misconduct

mis·con·duct

UK/mɪskənˈdʌkt/ US/mɪsˈkɑndʌkt/ uncommon rare
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another''s behalf

2.

activity that transgresses moral or civil law

  • “he denied any wrongdoing”
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verb

1.

behave badly

  • “The children misbehaved all morning”
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2.

manage badly or incompetently

  • “The funds were mismanaged”
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Origin

From mis- + conduct (noun sense).

Phrases

  • sexual misconduct

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