personal misconduct

collocation in English

meaningsofpersonalandmisconduct

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personal
adjective
uk
/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/us
/ˈpɝː.sən.əl/
relating or belonging to a single or particular person rather than to a group or ...
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misconduct
noun[U]
uk
/ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/us
/ˌmɪsˈkɑːn.dʌkt/
unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of authority ...
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(Definition ofpersonalandmisconductfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpersonal misconduct

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There is no right of independent appeal in cases ofpersonalmisconduct.
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They define the categories for disciplinary action as: professional incompetence, professional misconduct andpersonalmisconduct.
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They also expect swift and decisive action in cases ofpersonalmisconductby instructors.
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Removal will lie for either official orpersonalmisconduct.
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The panel undertook a preliminary assessment and found that a prima facie case ofpersonalmisconductneeded to be answered.
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In broad terms, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated for reasons ofpersonalmisconduct, professional misconduct or professional incompetence.
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In addition, a member of staff may be held personally financially liable for the damage incurred by his or her seriouspersonalmisconduct.
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There is a growing tendency to classify all charges aspersonalmisconductbecause that makes it easier for the health authority to control the panel.
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The present situation is that using the disciplinary procedure on the basis ofpersonalmisconductmeans that there can be summary dismissal.
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The panel undertook a preliminary investigation assessment and found that the prima facie case ofpersonalmisconductneeded to be answered.
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Ministers have resigned in cases ofpersonalmisconduct, but more rarely in cases of maladministration.
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It is not normally necessary to demonstratepersonalmisconductor unfitness for this purpose.
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