parapraxis
noun
para·prax·is
-ˈprak-səs 
plural parapraxes
-ˈprak-ˌsēz
: a faulty act (as a Freudian slip) of purposeful behavior
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“Parapraxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parapraxis. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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