Found 2 items, similar to Misconduct.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: misconduct misconduct n 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” [syn: wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, actus reus ] v 1: behave badly; “The children misbehaved all morning” [syn: misbehave, misdemean] [ant: behave] 2: manage badly or incompetently; “The funds were mismanaged” [syn: mismanage, mishandle]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Misconduct Misconduct \Mis*con"duct\, n. 1. Wrong conduct; bad behavior; mismanagement. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. Unlawful or unethical conduct by a person holding a public office or having a position of responsibility in the administration of justice; malfeasance; as, discussing the case out of court during a trial is misconduct by a juror; especially, misuse of office by an elected or appointed government official, also called misconduct in office. [PJC] Syn: Misbehavior; misdemeanor; mismanagement; misdeed; delinquency; offense. [1913 Webster] Misconduct \Mis`con*duct"\, v. t. To conduct amiss; to mismanage. --Johnson. [1913 Webster] To misconduct one's self, to behave improperly. [1913 Webster] Misconduct \Mis`con*duct"\, v. i. To behave amiss. [1913 Webster]