noun
- improper, unethical, or unlawful behavior, especially by a person in a position of authority or trust
verb
- to behave improperly or unethically
Usage: formal
Examples
- The police officer was fired for professional misconduct.
- Academic misconduct includes cheating and plagiarism.
- The company investigated allegations of financial misconduct.
- Several employees were disciplined for workplace misconduct.
- The judge was accused of judicial misconduct.
- He was warned not to misconduct himself during the ceremony.
- The attorney could face sanctions for misconducting the case.