malpractice - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'malpractice' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Malpractice

[ n.]

- Evil practice; illegal or immoral conduct; practice contrary to established rules; specifically, the treatment of a case by a surgeon or physician in a manner which is contrary to accepted rules and productive of unfavorable results.

Meaning of 'malpractice' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . malpractice

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct

Example in sentence:

he charged them with electoral malpractices

Meaning (2):
- professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage

Example in sentence:

the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice

Nearby Words:

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Malpractice insurance
Malpractice insurance coverage that protects professionals (doctors, lawyers, etc.) from losses due to injury caused by the improper

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