I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷+ noun
Etymology: mis- (I) + conduct (n.)
1. : mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
was charged with misconduct of the war
2. : intentional wrongdoing : deliberate violation of a rule of law or standard of behavior especially by a government official : malfeasance
one of his district judges has been removed from the bench … for official misconduct — H.H.Martin
indicted on two counts of bribe taking and three of misconduct — Time
3.
a. : bad conduct : improper behavior
was fined for misconduct on the field
b. : sexual immorality ; especially : adultery
charged her husband with misconduct
II. | ̷ ̷+ transitive verb
Etymology: mis- (I) + conduct (v.)
1. : to manage badly : mismanage
misconducted the expedition, losing half his supplies
2. : to behave (oneself) improperly
misconducted himself in office