Misdeed
Misdeed noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.
Usage example: punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
Misconduct is a synonym for misdeed in crime topic. In some cases you can use "Misconduct" instead a noun "Misdeed", when it comes to topics like offence, wrongdoing.
Misconduct
Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.
Usage example: some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice
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