misconduct

behavior that is wrong or illegal, especially by someone in a position of authority or trust

mala conducta, falta grave

• misconduct in the workplace

Collocations investigate misconduct · report misconduct

• There have been allegations of misconduct by several senior managers.

  Se han presentado acusaciones de mala conducta por parte de varios directivos.

an illegal or dishonest act, especially one committed by someone in a position of authority or trust

delito, falta grave

• a charge of misconduct

Collocations commit misconduct · punish for misconduct

• He was dismissed from his job after a charge of misconduct.

  Fue despedido de su trabajo después de una acusación de falta grave.