law
: careless, wrong, or illegal actions by someone (such as a doctor) who is performing a professional duty
a surgeon accused of malpractice
Doctors need to have malpractice insurance to protect themselves against lawsuits.
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/malpractice. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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