1. behaves badly or improperly, especially in a professional context
Usage: third person singular present tense

1. instances of bad or improper behavior, especially by professionals
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The teacher misconducts herself when she shows favoritism to certain students.
• He misconducts his duties as a public official by accepting bribes.
• The report documented several misconducts by police officers during the investigation.
• Academic misconducts include plagiarism and cheating on exams.
• The company fired employees for various misconducts in the workplace.
• Professional misconducts can result in loss of license or certification.