sexual misconduct
"Sexual misconduct" encompasses a range of inappropriate or illegal behaviors of a sexual nature, often involving a power imbalance.
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Definition
C1General
(formal, legal)Inappropriate or illegal actions of a sexual nature that violate ethical or legal standards.
Example
- The company has a strict policy against sexual misconduct in the workplace.
- He was fired due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
C1Workplace
(professional, formal)Unwelcome sexual behavior that creates an intimidating or hostile work environment.
Example
- Sexual misconduct in the office can lead to serious legal consequences for the company.
- She reported her supervisor's sexual misconduct to HR.
C1Educational Institutions
(academic, formal)Inappropriate sexual behavior by individuals in authority, such as teachers or coaches, towards students.
Example
- The university has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct by faculty members.
- The teacher was suspended after allegations of sexual misconduct with a student.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sexual misconduct":
sexual violencepersonal conductsexual relationssexual predator