1. Formal legal or administrative process initiated to investigate and determine responsibility for improper, unethical, or illegal behavior by a professional, employee, or official
The university launched misconduct proceedings against the researcher for falsifying data.
A universidade iniciou procedimento disciplinar contra o pesquisador por falsificação de dados.
2. A structured inquiry or hearing where evidence is presented regarding alleged wrongful conduct
The misconduct proceedings resulted in the suspension of the officer's license.
O procedimento disciplinar resultou na suspensão da licença do oficial.