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misconduct

 noun
     
Related topics: Crime
mis‧con‧duct [uncountable]
formalSCC bad or dishonest behaviour by someone in a position of authority or trust:
a doctor who has been accused of professional misconduct
He was fired for serious misconduct.
She was found guilty of gross misconduct (=very serious misconduct).
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