👉 In legal and ethical terms, "misconduct" refers to actions or behaviors that are considered unethical, illegal, or potentially harmful. Misconduct can involve wrongdoings such as breaking laws, engaging in illegal activities, lying, cheating, stealing, or causing harm to others. Misconduct is often characterized by a lack of moral integrity, dishonesty, deceitfulness, and intentional wrongdoing. It can occur at any level of society and has consequences for individuals, families, organizations, and society as a