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Topic: Law

miscitation

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈsaɪˌteɪʃən/

KK: /mɪsˈsaɪteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A mistake made when citing a source, where the reference is incorrect or not properly formatted.

Example: The paper was rejected due to a miscitation in the bibliography.

misconduct

IPA: //mɪsˈkɒndʌkt//

KK: /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

noun

Definition: Behavior that goes against accepted rules or laws, often involving wrongdoing or improper actions.

Example: The teacher was dismissed due to misconduct in the classroom.

transitive verb

Definition: To behave in a way that is wrong or improper, especially in a professional or official context.

Example: The teacher was fired for misconduct in the classroom.

miscreant

IPA: //ˈmɪs.kri.ənt//

KK: /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

noun

Definition: A person who does bad things or behaves in a criminal way.

Example: The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.

misdeed

IPA: //ˌmɪsˈdiːd//

KK: /ˈmɪsˌdid/

noun

Definition: An action that is wrong or illegal; a wrongdoing.

Example: He was punished for his misdeed at school.

misdemeanant

IPA: /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nənt/

KK: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who has been found guilty of a minor crime or offense, typically less serious than a felony.

Example: The judge sentenced the misdemeanant to community service for their actions.

misdemeanor

IPA: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

KK: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

noun

Definition: A crime that is not as serious as a felony, often resulting in less severe punishment.

Example: He was charged with a misdemeanor for vandalizing public property.

misdemeanour

IPA: /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nər/

KK: /ˈmɪsdɪˌminər/

noun

Definition: A minor crime or offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example: He was charged with a misdemeanour for vandalizing the park.

misdoer

IPA: //ˈmɪsˌduːər//

KK: /mɪsˈduːər/

noun

Definition: A person who does something wrong or illegal.

Example: The misdoer was caught and brought to justice.

misdoing

IPA: //mɪsˈduːɪŋ//

KK: /mɪsˈduːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An action that is wrong or improper, often involving bad behavior.

Example: His misdoing led to serious consequences at school.

verb

Definition: To do something wrong or incorrectly.

Example: He was accused of misdoing his duties at work.

misfeasance

IPA: //mɪsˈfiːzəns//

KK: /mɪsˈfiːzəns/

noun

Definition: The act of doing something that is legal but in a wrong or improper way, which can lead to harm or damage.

Example: The company's misfeasance in handling the project resulted in significant financial losses.

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