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RONGD-oo-ing/ˈrɒŋduːɪŋ/

Wrongdoing is illegal or dishonest behaviour: alleged wrongdoing, corporate wrongdoing. Misconduct is the close twin; a tone issue is comms, not a pack breach.

Meaning

Illegal or dishonest behaviour.

Examples

• “Wrongdoing over pack security is a breach, not a “tone” issue.”
• “Misconduct is the close twin. Crime is heavier. Tone is style. A seal is a log. Open the incident file; keep tone for the style guide.”

Good to know

Illegal or dishonest acts. Close: misconduct. Tone ≠ a pack breach.

Near in meaning

misconduct

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