misconduct

Meanings

• Noun

  The violation of laws, rules, or conduct considered inappropriate or offensive.

  - "Employees who engage in misconduct may face disciplinary action."
  - "The misconduct of some students disrupted the school assembly."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
   
   
   
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2. /mɪskənˈdʌkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misconduct
conduct , fraudulent , obedient , plundert , pundit

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Variants

List of all variants of misconduct that leads to same result
misconduct , misconducted , misconducting , misconducts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French term 'misconduite', meaning 'bad conduct'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misconduct' is often used in legal proceedings to refer to the behavior of a party that is in violation of a rule or law.

2. Misconduct can take many forms, from minor infractions like jaywalking to major offenses like embezzlement or fraud.

3. In some organizations, employees who engage in misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Misdemeanor: A minor offense, punishable by fine or imprisonment for less than a year.

2. Malfeasance: The deliberate misuse or misapplication of public office or trust for personal gain.

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Culture

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Misconduct has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with morality and ethics. In art, misconduct is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that depict scenes of mischief or immorality. In music, the term is used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of rebellion or defiance.

How to Memorize "misconduct"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person breaking a rule or law.
   - Visualize a scene where someone is behaving inappropriately.
   - Picture a person engaging in conduct that is considered offensive or unacceptable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of rule-breaking or inappropriate behavior.
   - Think of the word as synonymous with 'bad behavior' or 'unacceptable conduct'.
   - Link the word to the concept of violating laws, rules, or social norms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'M-Is for Inappropriate S-Conduct'.
   - Use the acronym 'MIS' to stand for 'Misbehavior, Inappropriate, and Sinful'.

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