Misdealing: meaning, definitions and examples
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misdealing
[ mɪsˈdiːlɪŋ ]
unlawful transaction
Misdealing refers to an illegal or improper act involving the handling or management of money, property, or legal matters. It often implies a breach of trust or fiduciary duty, where one party acts inappropriately to the detriment of another. This term is commonly used in legal contexts to describe fraudulent dealings.
Synonyms
deception, fraud, impropriety, misconduct.
Examples of usage
- The accountant was charged with misdealing involving client funds.
- Misdealing in real estate can lead to severe legal penalties.
- The company faced scrutiny due to allegations of misdealing in its financial reports.
Translations
Translations of the word "misdealing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 má conduta
🇮🇳 गलत व्यवहार
🇩🇪 Fehlverhalten
🇮🇩 penyalahgunaan
🇺🇦 погане поводження
🇵🇱 niewłaściwe postępowanie
🇯🇵 不正行為
🇫🇷 mauvaise conduite
🇪🇸 mala conducta
🇹🇷 kötü muamele
🇰🇷 부정 행위
🇸🇦 سلوك خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatné jednání
🇸🇰 nesprávne konanie
🇨🇳 不当行为
🇸🇮 slabo ravnanje
🇮🇸 slæmt hegðun
🇰🇿 жаман мінез-құлық
🇬🇪 არასწორი ქცევა
🇦🇿 yalan davranış
🇲🇽 mala conducta
Etymology
The term 'misdealing' combines the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' with the word 'dealing' which stems from the verb 'deal' that originated from Old English ' dælan', meaning 'to divide or distribute'. The use of 'mis-' as a prefix in English indicates incorrectness or harmfulness in the action that follows. The concept of misdealing often occurs in contexts of trade, finance, or law where ethical standards are expected. It implies a violation of trust where one party exploits another, leading to a negative or deceitful transaction. The evolution of the word reflects societal attempts to establish legal and ethical boundaries in commerce and personal conduct, thereby highlighting the significance of honesty and integrity in dealings.