conduct : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group
  code of behavior.
  

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• (Naut.), a portion of a seaman's wages retained till the end of his engagement, and paid over only if his conduct has been satisfactory.

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• noun a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
  wire.
  

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• noun any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled
  disorderly behavior; disturbance of the peace; breach of the peace.
  

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• noun a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
  

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• adjective not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound
  nonconducting; nonconductive.
  

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• noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
  safeguard.
  

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Safe"-con"duct noun

Etymology

Safe + conduct: cf. F. sauf-conduit.

Definitions

1. That which gives a safe, passage; either (a) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign country, or (b) a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a person to enable him to travel with safety. Shak.

Safe`-con*duct" transitive verb

Definitions

1. To conduct safely; to give safe-conduct to. POetic

   He him by all the bonds of love besought To safe-conduct his love. Spenser.

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• adjective satellite characterized by good organization and control
  
  • a well-conducted meeting

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• noun activity that transgresses moral or civil law
  misconduct; wrongdoing; actus reus.
  
  • he denied any wrongdoing

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