definition of
misconduct

[1] #1 misconduct n. bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf. wn

[2] #2 misconduct v. [misbehave, misdemean] behave badly; "The children misbehaved all morning". wn

[3] #3 misconduct n. [wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, actus reus] activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing". wn

[4] #4 misconduct v. [mismanage, mishandle] manage badly or incompetently; "The funds were mismanaged". wn