'misconduct in office' definitions:

Definition of 'misconduct in office'

From: GCIDE
  • Misconduct \Mis*con"duct\, n.
  • 1. Wrong conduct; bad behavior; mismanagement. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Unlawful or unethical conduct by a person holding a public office or having a position of responsibility in the administration of justice; malfeasance; as, discussing the case out of court during a trial is misconduct by a juror; especially, misuse of office by an elected or appointed government official, also called misconduct in office. [PJC]
  • Syn: Misbehavior; misdemeanor; mismanagement; misdeed; delinquency; offense. [1913 Webster]