Procedural Misconduct

/[prə-ˈsiːdʒər-əl ˈmɪsˌkɒnˌdʌkt]/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Improper or unethical behavior in following legal or administrative procedures, potentially affecting case outcomes.
    The attorney was accused of procedural misconduct for failing to disclose evidence as required by court rules.

Commentary

Procedural misconduct specifically refers to improper actions related to legal or procedural rules rather than substantive law.

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