misconduct meaning and definition

MISCONDUCT noun

Definition of misconduct (noun)

1. bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
2. activity that transgresses moral or civil law
   • "he denied any wrongdoing"
   • synonyms: actus reus, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct

MISCONDUCT verb

Definition of misconduct (verb)

1. behave badly
   • "The children misbehaved all morning"
   • synonyms: misbehave, misdemean
   • antonym: behave
2. manage badly or incompetently
   • "The funds were mismanaged"
   • synonyms: mishandle, mismanage