Wrongdoing

Of activity.   May also be referred to as actus reus, misconduct and wrongful conduct.

Activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing".

This concept's ID is @1~3833

Law

  • tort 4 facts

    (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.

  • champerty 0 facts

    An unethical agreement between an attorney and client that the attorney would sue and...

  • maintenance 0 facts

    The unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it...

Also contains

  • transgression 10 facts

    The act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the...

  • misbehavior 8 facts

    Improper or wicked or immoral behavior.

  • dishonesty 4 facts

    Lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing.

  • falsification 4 facts

    A willful perversion of facts.

  • violation 3 facts

    An act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights...

  • injury 2 facts

    An act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage.

  • dereliction 1 facts

    Willful negligence.

  • injury 1 facts

    Wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted.

  • intrusion 1 facts

    Entry to another's property without right or permission.

  • malversation 0 facts

    Misconduct in public office.

  • malfeasance 0 facts

    Wrongful conduct by a public official.

  • misfeasance 0 facts

    Doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner.

  • malpractice 0 facts

    A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he...

  • malpractice 0 facts

    Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon...

  • perversion 0 facts

    The action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use); "it was a perversion...

  • injustice 0 facts

    An unjust act.

  • infliction 0 facts

    An act causing pain or damage.

  • brutalization 0 facts

    The activity of treating someone savagely or viciously.