irresponsibility

noun

Definition of irresponsibilitynext
as in malfeasance

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  1. malfeasance
  2. malpractice
  3. negligence
  4. misconduct
  5. delinquency
Noun
  • In cases of divided government, the legislature and executive oversee each other, raising a public alarm at any sign of malfeasance.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Delays do not not necessarily mean malfeasance, experts say.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of malfeasance
Noun
  • The parents of a newborn who died at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's hospital a day after her birth have filed a medical malpractice suit against the hospital, medical staff members, insurance companies and the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, where the mother received prenatal care.
    Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Last November, Fails reached out to medical malpractice lawyers to see about getting justice through the courts.
    Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of malpractice
Noun
  • The Essence of Personal Injury Personal injury encompasses a wide range of physical or emotional damages that individuals may suffer due to the negligence or wrongful actions of others.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ray sued the hospital for negligence, and in September a jury awarded her $25 million.
    Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of negligence
Noun
  • Wallace is just the latest star to face allegations of misconduct in recent months.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Roy Rochlin / Getty Images The veteran TV host has apologized in the past for his behavior, including in a statement on the eve of his November 2017 firing after at least eight women had come forward to accuse him of misconduct.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of misconduct
Noun
  • The national delinquency rate hovers above 3%, the highest level in more than a decade, according to federal data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, Minnesota has one of the lowest average credit card delinquency rates in the country, according to a separate WalletHub report.
    Cheyenne DeVon, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of delinquency
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