Etymology

misconduct

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Today it means: Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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misconduct · noun1

From mis- + conduct (noun sense).

misconduct · verb2

From mis- + conduct (verb sense).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. To mismanage.
  • from 19th c. To behave inappropriately, to misbehave.

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