n. /mis kon"dukt/ ; v. /mis'keuhn dukt"/ , n.
1. improper conduct; wrong behavior.
2. unlawful conduct by an official in regard to his or her office, or by a person in the administration of justice, such as a lawyer, witness, or juror; malfeasance.
v.t.
3. to mismanage.
4. to misbehave (oneself).
[ 1700-10; MIS- 1 + CONDUCT ]
Syn. 1. wrongdoing, misbehavior, misdeed, misstep.