misconduct
Example Sentences
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Angelenos who have long sought records related to alleged misconduct by sheriff’s deputies also cheered the court’s decision.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
A further three police constables are being investigated for potential misconduct in relation to alleged failures to challenge the conduct of the other officers and their treatment of the boy.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
A more effective way to protect us from AI-related misconduct would be to strengthen the capacity and technical expertise of investigative and prosecutorial agencies to address AI-related misconduct when appropriate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Further, regulations are unnecessary because existing civil and criminal statutes already provide robust remedies for fraud, harm and other misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
She hadn't dealt with the police much around the Morrison murder and didn't have useful information pointing to their misconduct, aside from being able to show how they were provoked by her relationship with Walter.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.