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
Today, predicting the weather without considering the climate would be meteorological malpractice.
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Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Within that reauthorization statute are reforms that lawmakers believe will help crack down on China over shipping malpractice.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
California’s medical licensee lookup portal showed no records of other disciplinary actions, court orders, criminal convictions, malpractice judgements or malpractice settlements.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
In a medical malpractice complaint filed against Columbia St. Mary's, Wren's lawyers alleged that her doctors waited too long to induce, given Wren's pregestational diabetes, ignoring signs that something was wrong.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Within that reauthorization statute are reforms that lawmakers believe will help crack down on China over shipping malpractice.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
California’s medical licensee lookup portal showed no records of other disciplinary actions, court orders, criminal convictions, malpractice judgements or malpractice settlements.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
In a medical malpractice complaint filed against Columbia St. Mary's, Wren's lawyers alleged that her doctors waited too long to induce, given Wren's pregestational diabetes, ignoring signs that something was wrong.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 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
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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 23 Jan. 2026.
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