Ethical Violations

noun the act of violating the law

adjective relating to or involved in breaking the law

• The act of lawbreaking is a serious offense that can result in legal consequences.
• If you keep lawbreaking like that, you're going to get yourself in trouble.
• He's always out there lawbreaking, thinking he's above the rules.
• Her rebellious spirit often leads her to acts of lawbreaking against societal norms.

noun wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official

• The investigation revealed evidence of malfeasance within the company's financial department.
• They caught him red-handed engaging in malfeasance at work.
• I can't believe the level of malfeasance going on in that organization.
• His actions were a form of malfeasance against the trust placed in him.

noun the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

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• The defendant was charged with perjury after lying under oath during the trial.
• I can't believe she committed perjury just to protect her friend.
• Don't be stupid and risk perjury by lying in court.
• His actions amounted to perjury of the heart, as he deceived his loved ones.