wrongful conduct

Behavior or actions that are illegal, unethical, or contrary to accepted standards of justice, often used in legal contexts to refer to misconduct or a breach of duty.

• 🇵🇹Conduta ou ação ilegal, antiética ou contrária aos padrões aceitos de justiça, frequentemente usada em contexto jurídico para designar um ato ilícito ou violação de deveres.

1. Illegal or unethical behavior C1 formal

   Actions that violate the law or accepted moral standards, often leading to legal liability.

   • The company was sued for wrongful conduct in its business practices.
   • Wrongful conduct by public officials undermines trust in government.
   • The court found evidence of wrongful conduct in the contract dispute.

   🇵🇹Conduta ilícita