Associations to the word «Malpractice»

Wiktionary

MALPRACTICE, noun. The improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss
MALPRACTICE, noun. Improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person

Dictionary definition

MALPRACTICE, noun. Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice".
MALPRACTICE, noun. A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices".

Wise words

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