as in misconduct
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careless, wrong, or illegal actions by someone (such as a doctor) who is performing a professional duty
a surgeon accused of malpractice
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Recent Examples of malpractice
Pretending otherwise is strategic malpractice.
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Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
This was straight-up malpractice from Bradley, whose captaincy hasn’t gone any better than that of the man who snubbed him in 2023, Zach Johnson.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The Carmichael couple also accuses the hospital network of violating their right to privacy, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and medical malpractice.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center for wrongful death, medical malpractice, vicarious liability, and lack of informed consent, claiming she was not told about treatments performed on her daughter Milani, who was admitted to the hospital multiple times in April for respiratory issues.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
This was straight-up malpractice from Bradley, whose captaincy hasn’t gone any better than that of the man who snubbed him in 2023, Zach Johnson.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The Carmichael couple also accuses the hospital network of violating their right to privacy, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and medical malpractice.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center for wrongful death, medical malpractice, vicarious liability, and lack of informed consent, claiming she was not told about treatments performed on her daughter Milani, who was admitted to the hospital multiple times in April for respiratory issues.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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Its investigative arm reviews officer misconduct complaints, and is expected to one day replace the police department’s internal affairs division.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The panel assessed the LAPD’s handling of discipline, misconduct complaints, excessive force by officers and other issues.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit also alleges WSU was liable for claims of outrageous conduct and other forms of negligence.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The legal claims included negligence, wrongful death, deceptive trade practices, and product liability.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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