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malpractice

/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/

malpracticenoun

malpractices

Translations

The doctor was sued for malpractice.

На врача подали в суд за халатность.

профессиональная некомпетентность

The lawyer's malpractice led to the loss of the case.

Профессиональная некомпетентность адвоката привела к проигрышу дела.

Definitions

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.

The patient filed a lawsuit against the hospital for medical malpractice.

An individual act or instance of professional negligence or misconduct.

That incorrect dosage was a clear malpractice on the doctor's part.

Synonyms

malpracticeadjective

/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. “malpractice insurance”, to denote relation to professional negligence.

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to, involving, or denoting professional negligence or improper practice.

The firm handles a large number of malpractice claims each year.

Synonyms