MALPRACTICES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

malpractice

noun

Definition of malpractice

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 The legislation now before Parliament amends a law passed in that same period, intended to deter organized malpractice and protect the credibility of public examinations. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Adverse birth outcomes are among the most common claims against physicians in medical-malpractice lawsuits, and awarded judgments can be very high, which inflates the liability-insurance premiums that doctors must pay. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Jorge Silva, a Coral Gables medical malpractice lawyer, said Florida regulations on this rule are quite loose. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 The implosion of Platner’s candidacy was the perfect cocktail of consultant malpractice, empty suit authenticity, and moral expediency. — Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for malpractice

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Records identified the owners and operators of the funeral home as Clark and Johanna Morgan, who have a history of allegations of misconduct in the course of their work in the local funeral industry.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Federal law only allows presidents to remove members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for cause, which usually refers to serious misconduct.

— Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of misconduct

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Even if the property is held in an LLC, the property manager will be personally liable for their personal negligence.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

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