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misconduct

[mis-kon-duhkt, mis-kuhn-duhkt] / mɪsˈkɒn dʌkt, ˌmɪs kənˈdʌkt /


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Khan has repeatedly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, with his lawyers describing the decision as "unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Judge Ross is the latest in a long line of examples of the most hypocritical double standard: Judges hold others accountable for misconduct but are never held accountable themselves.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

This is the fourth publicly reported judicial misconduct matter this year, and likely won’t be the last.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Some documents have been held back at the request of the Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the peer over allegations of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The men knew that we were accusing them of misconduct, but for the most part they remained civil.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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