Wrongdoing

Wrongdoing refers to an action that violates moral or legal standards. It encompasses a broad range of behaviors, from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Wrongdoing comes from the combination of 'wrong' meaning not correct or true, and 'do,' referring to an action.

misconduct impropriety offense fault transgression

righteousness integrity

behavior conduct action

fraud theft perjury corruption

ethics law

legal moral concept