malpractice

noun

Definition of malpracticenext
as in misconduct
law 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 Patrick and Lindsay have each brought lawsuits against health care providers who treated her, alleging medical malpractice. — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The family’s attorney, Boise-area medical malpractice lawyer Eric Rossman, shared with the Idaho Statesman the formal complaint filed in the lawsuit. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026 Thurman has an ongoing lawsuit against Ascension Seton Williamson and the other hospital, Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, for medical malpractice. — Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The hospital has denied Thurman’s malpractice allegations in a court filing. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malpractice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
  1. misconduct
  2. negligence
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  • Newsom signed a similar bill that prevents federal agents from becoming police in California if their federal badge was revoked for misconduct.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Eric Evans, a six-year employee of the police department, entered a guilty plea Wednesday for five misdemeanor charges of misconduct.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of misconduct
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  • The suit alleges that Fox's actions rise to the level of corporate negligence under the Ukrainian civil code.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Irene Perretta died in 2025 at 80 years old after being treated at the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus, according to a negligence lawsuit filed by her family.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of negligence

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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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