Malpractice

usgb/ˌmælˈpræktɪs/
noun

Wrongdoing or improper behaviour by a professional person like a doctor or lawyer in their job.

The patient filed a lawsuit against the doctor for medical malpractice.
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Often appears as...

  • medical malpractice
  • professional malpractice

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Formal, Disapproving

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Professional Fault

Malpractice implies a professional made a serious error that could harm others.

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If a lawyer loses a case due to not preparing adequately, it's considered malpractice.
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Legal Repercussions

Malpractice often leads to legal action, like lawsuits, for accountability.

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The surgeon faced a malpractice suit for operating on the wrong limb.
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Ethical Breach

Malpractice involves breaking the trust people have in professionals.

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A judge showed malpractice by discussing a case with one party privately.
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errorfaultimproprietyindiscretioninfractionmisconductnegligencewrongdoing
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