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3 definitions • 5 examples
1
failure
to
act
correctly
or
legally
when doing your job,
often
causing
injury
or
loss
:
Examples:
They are
accused
of
medical
/
financial
/
electoral
malpractice.
2
the
failure
of a
doctor
or other
professional
to do his or her job with a
reasonable
degree
of
skill
,
esp
. when that person's
actions
or
failure
to
act
causes
injury
or
loss
:
Examples:
He was
sued
for
medical
malpractice.
3
illegal
,
careless
, or
dishonest
behaviour
that someone is
guilty
of in their work in a
profession
:
Examples:
US
citizens
who
receive
medical
treatment
overseas
may find it
difficult
to
sue
for malpractice.
medical
/
legal
/
corporate
malpractice
allegations
/
charges
/
claims
of malpractice
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