Definition of misconduct 1 : mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities 2 : intentional wrongdoing specifically : deliberate violation of a law or standard …

mis·con·duct (mĭs-kŏn′dŭkt) n. 1. a. Behavior not conforming to prevailing standards or laws; impropriety. b. The act or an instance of adultery. 2. Dishonest or bad management, especially by persons entrusted or engaged to act on another's behalf. 3. Deliberate wrongdoing, especially by government or military officials. v. (mĭs′kən-dŭct′)

noun. improper conduct; wrong behavior. unlawful conduct by an official in regard to his or her office, or by a person in the administration of justice, such as a lawyer, witness, or juror; …

misconduct noun [U] (BEHAVIOUR) unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of authority or responsibility: The psychiatrist was found guilty of gross (= unacceptable) …

misconduct noun Synonyms & Antonyms of misconduct (Entry 1 of 2) 1 improper or illegal behavior some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice Synonyms for misconduct malfeasance, misbehavior, misdoing, wrongdoing 2 a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse

MISCONDUCT. Unlawful behaviour by a person entrusted in any degree: with the administration of justice, by which the rights of the parties and the justice of the, case may have been affected. 2.

misconduct 1. Behavior that is professionally unethical and/or illegal, e.g., negligence, incompetence, impairment from drugs or... 2. Behavior that is unethical or immoral, but not necessarily illegal, e.g., adultery.