Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

Desvio de Conduta

English translation:

misconduct

Added to glossary by Evans (X)
Dec 30, 2009 11:11
14 yrs ago
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Portuguese term

Desvio de Conduta

Portuguese to English Other Idioms / Maxims / Sayings Desvio de Conduta
"Os policiais incorreram em desvio de conduta ao não prestar socorro..."
Proposed translations (English)
4 +7 misconduct
4 misbehavior
3 Lack of decorum (inappropriate)
Change log

Jan 4, 2010 11:06: Evans (X) Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

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misconduct

In the UK the full term is usually "misconduct in public office" where an official of any kind does not act in accordance with certain set standards.
Peer comment(s):

agree Paula Vaz-Carreiro : Absolutely!
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thanks Paula
agree Ana Resende
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thanks Ana
agree Fernando Okabe Biazibeti
1 hr
thanks Fernando
agree Susana Alves : In AE misconduct is also the correct term.
1 hr
thanks Susana
agree Marlene Curtis
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cheers Marlene
agree George C.
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thanks george
agree Verginia Ophof
4 hrs
thanks Verginia
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3 mins

misbehavior

I'd put it that way
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Lack of decorum (inappropriate)

Suggestion:

In appropriate decorum . . I've heard this before . . Police officers are required to act with decorum . .
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