Misconduct
Pronunciation: /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
Misconduct (noun)
- unacceptable or improper actions, especially by someone in a position of authority.
- failure to follow professional standards or ethics, often in a job or official role.
- 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