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Behavior bad enough to need a noun, fancy enough to need a hearing.
means Improper, unethical, or unlawful behavior, especially when violating professional or institutional standards.
from From Latin minus (less, wrongly) bolted onto conduct (from conducere, to lead together) — literally being led the wrong way, around the 1700s.
Sports stapleHockey hands out ten-minute misconduct penalties by name.
Legal flavorsGross misconduct can void a contract instantly.
Workplace euphemismSofter word firms prefer over crime or scandal.