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game misconduct

 

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Noun game misconduct has 1 sense
  1. game misconduct - (ice hockey) a penalty that suspends a player for the remainder of a game (but allows the team to send in a substitute for the suspended player)
    --1 is a kind of
    penalty

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Game Misconduct

Description:

Game misconduct refers to a penalty in various sports, usually ice hockey or lacrosse, where a player is ejected from a game and required to leave the playing area for a specified period. It is typically a serious penalty given for deliberately dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct.

Sense 1: Penalty in Sports

In the context of sports, game misconduct is a punishment given to a player for committing a serious offense, resulting in immediate expulsion from the game. It serves as a deterrent and maintains fair play during the match.

Example Sentence: The player received a game misconduct for hitting an opponent from behind.

Sense 2: Serious Infraction

Outside of sports, game misconduct can refer to any severe violation or misbehavior, leading to significant consequences or penalties. It indicates a breach of rules or misconduct deserving strong disciplinary action.

Example Sentence: The employee's game misconduct of unauthorized data access led to immediate termination.

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