Misconduct

Pronunciation: /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/

Misconduct (noun)

  1. unacceptable or improper actions, especially by someone in a position of authority.
  2. failure to follow professional standards or ethics, often in a job or official role.
  3. illegal or unethical actions that may lead to legal consequences.

Examples

  • The teacher addressed the student's misconduct in class.
  • Misconduct during the meeting led to a warning.

Common collocations: address misconduct, student misconduct, professional misconduct, allegations of misconduct, charged with misconduct