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misconduct

[mis-kon-duhkt, mis-kuhn-duhkt] / mɪsˈkɒn dʌkt, ˌmɪs kənˈdʌkt /


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Workplace misconduct is a blind spot for the courts.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Judicial misconduct is not rare, it just rarely comes to light.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Some documents have been held back at the request of the Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the peer over allegations of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He was eventually dismissed for gross misconduct on 25 July 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

As a result of immunity law, the Court held that a prosecutor cannot be held liable for misconduct in a criminal case, even if he intentionally and illegally withheld evidence of innocence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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