Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with misconduct in American Collocation
serious
Accusations of gross misconduct were levelled against the Finance Officer.
deliberate
Security was so lax that it amounted to wilful misconduct.
of a particular type
University staff should see plagiarism as a significant form of academic misconduct.
suspected
A confidential report about the minister’s alleged sexual misconduct was leaked to the press.
say that there is misconduct
Where there are grounds to suspect serious misconduct, the University reserves the right to record telephone calls.
commit misconduct
A lawyer could be accused of stealing client funds or otherwise committing professional misconduct.
deny misconduct
The Doctor, an official government adviser, denies professional misconduct.
investigate or prove misconduct
The Commissioners investigate misconduct and abuse.
when someone loses their job
It is not appropriate for employers to dismiss an employee for alleged gross misconduct without a hearing taking place.