allegation of misconduct

collocation in English

meaningsofallegationandmisconduct

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allegation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong ...
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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 ofallegationandmisconductfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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If there is anallegationofmisconduct, is there still no right of appeal?
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However, anyone dismissed who loses his employment because of anallegationofmisconductis entitled to take his case to an industrial tribunal.
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The arrangements under which a council handles anyallegationofmisconductby its head of paid service, monitoring officer or chief finance officer were last amended in 2001.
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Inquiries are usually held in response to anallegationofmisconductor corruption.
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It is for employers to decide what action to take in relation to allegations of misconduct.
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A member of the public falsified the letter to support his wrongful allegations of misconduct and impropriety against me.
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The review will not consider issues relating to the substance of allegations of misconduct about individuals or any such new allegations.
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They have said that specific allegations of misconduct will be investigated.
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Twenty-two, 13 of which were the subject of allegations of misconduct specifically against children in the care of staff.
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The allegations of misconduct mentioned in the question, have been investigated and found to be groundless.
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It is for trusts to establish arrangements for investigating other allegations of misconduct by consultants or other senior clinical staff.
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I must, however, briefly address the very serious allegations of misconduct that have been levelled at some of our serving personnel.
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Allegations of misconduct and inadequate professional service are dealt with by the bureau in different ways, and it has different sanctions in respect of each.
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Moreover, there are very few countries where there are not from time to time allegations of misconduct by members of the police or security forces.
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The procedures are invoked following allegations of misconduct, including fraud.
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When allegations of misconduct are made, bringing the reputation of the service into question, there must be thorough scrutiny.
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Would he not probably make allegations of misconduct, or even of corruption, on the part of the court?
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I was referring to the serious allegations of misconduct levelled at some of our serving personnel.
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The professional conduct committee hearings will focus on allegations of misconduct, incompetence and conviction of a criminal offence: they will be concerned with matters of professional discipline.
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The framework will help to promote high standards of conduct among local councillors, and will provide sensible and efficient procedures for resolving any allegations of misconduct.
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