Misbehavior
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/
Definitions
- (n.) Conduct that is improper, unacceptable, or in violation of rules or norms, especially in organizational or institutional settings.
The employee was reprimanded for repeated misbehavior in the workplace.
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Commentary
Typically used to describe less severe or informal breaches of behavior, distinct from formal criminal acts.
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