malpractice
mal·prac·tice
noun \ˌmal-ˈprak-təs\Definition of MALPRACTICE
1
: a dereliction of professional duty or a failure to exercise an ordinary degree of professional skill or learning by one (as a physician) rendering professional services which results in injury, loss, or damage
2
: an injurious, negligent, or improper practice : malfeasance
See Examples of MALPRACTICE
- a surgeon accused of malpractice
- Doctors need to have malpractice insurance to protect themselves against lawsuits.
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