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misbehavior; misconduct (1. unacceptable behaviour, especially by a professional person • a doctor accused of gross misconduct (= very serious ^misconduct ) • professional misconduct • alleged misconduct by the police 2. bad management of a company, etc • misconduct of the company's financial affairs Example Bank: • She was fired last year for gross misconduct. • Staff can lose their jobs only on grounds of professional misconduct. • The directors all deny financial misconduct. • There was no misconduct on the part of the police. • allegations of misconduct by the security forces • He was suspended due to allegations of professional misconduct. • The doctor was accused of gross misconduct. OALD Alexander Demidov) |
