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misconduct

Syllabification: (mis·con·duct)
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Definition of misconduct

noun

Pronunciation: /misˈkänˌdəkt/
  • 1unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by an employee or professional person:she was found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal
  • Ice Hockey a penalty assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • 2mismanagement, especially culpable neglect of duties.

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌmiskənˈdəkt/
  • 1 (misconduct oneself) behave in an improper or unprofessional manner.
  • 2 [with object] mismanage (duties or a project).

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