WordValenoun
malpractice
professional negligence causing harm to a client or patient
In more detail
1. (noun) failure by a professional (such as a doctor or lawyer) to do their job properly, causing harm or loss to someone
2. (noun) illegal or unethical behavior by someone in a position of authority or trust
Examples
- 1. The patient sued the hospital for medical malpractice after the surgery went wrong.
- 2. The accountant was fired for malpractice when it was discovered he had stolen client funds.
Learn it for good
Save this word in WordVale and it comes back for review right before you'd forget it — with pronunciation, real examples, and optional translations. One purchase, no subscription.
Get WordValeFREE 7-DAY TRIAL · iPHONE & iPAD