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malpractice

UK
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
US
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/

Translations

malpracticenoun
malpractices
pl
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.
Synonyms
misconduct
dereliction
wrongdoing
impropriety
negligence
malpracticeadjective
UK
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
US
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. “malpractice insurance”, to denote relation to professional negligence.
Synonyms
negligent
unprofessional
improper
unethical
careless
incompetent
wrongful
misconduct-related

Definitions

malpracticenoun
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.
malpracticeadjective
Attributive. Relating to, involving, or denoting professional negligence or improper practice.
The firm handles a large number of malpractice claims each year.
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