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malpractice

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mal·prac·tice  (ml-prkts)
n.
1. Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss.
2. Improper or unethical conduct by the holder of a professional or official position.
3. The act or an instance of improper practice.

malprac·tition·er (-tsh-nr) n.

malpractice
Noun
illegal, unethical, or negligent professional conduct
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.malpracticemalpractice - professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice"
actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
2.malpractice - a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices"
actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

malpractice
Translations
Spanish malpractice [mælˈpræktɪs] nnegligencia profesional
French malpractice [mælˈpræktɪs] nfaute professionnelle; négligence f
German malpractice [mælˈpræktɪs] nBerufsvergehen nt
Italian malpractice [mælˈpræktɪs] nprevaricazione f; negligenza

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