misconduct

Definitions

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by an employee or professional.

Illegal or dishonest management, especially of a business or public office.

Examples

The police officer was dismissed from the force due to allegations of professional misconduct.

The university launched an investigation into the professor's alleged academic misconduct.

The company has a strict policy regarding employee misconduct in the workplace.

Synonyms

malfeasance wrongdoing misbehavior transgression misdemeanor impropriety delinquency

Antonyms

propriety rectitude integrity obedience virtue correctness compliance