Academic Dishonesty
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk dɪsˈɒnɪsti/
Definitions
- (n.) Engaging in behaviors that violate the integrity of academic work, such as cheating, plagiarism, or falsification of data.
The student was expelled for academic dishonesty after submitting plagiarized work.
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Commentary
Academic dishonesty is a broad legal and institutional concept often defined by educational policies; drafting should carefully specify prohibited acts to avoid ambiguity.
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