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
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason for resistance is concern over malpractice.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 27 July 2025
Formerly a Maricopa County prosecutor, his practice was medical malpractice defense.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
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Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason for resistance is concern over malpractice.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 27 July 2025
Formerly a Maricopa County prosecutor, his practice was medical malpractice defense.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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Boy Meets World — Savage’s comedy legacy has been marred by multiple misconduct allegations over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The senior pastor at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte in uptown was fired after allegations of misconduct proved true, the church said in an email Wednesday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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After an hour of jury deliberation, Cardi was cleared on allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, as well as negligence and false imprisonment.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Overall, prosecutors identified the brands’ negligence in properly auditing their supply chain partners.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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