Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alleged misconduct

noun

/əˈlɛdʒd ˈmɪsˌkɒndʌkt/

Definition

Behavior that is claimed to be wrong or unlawful but has not yet been proven to be so.

Examples

The employee was suspended due to alleged misconduct during the financial audit.
The politician faces allegations of misconduct related to campaign financing.
They are investigating the alleged misconduct of the officers involved.

Meaning

Alleged misconduct refers to actions that someone claims to be inappropriate or illegal, although these claims have not been verified in a court or through a formal investigation.