malpractice
pronunciation
How to pronounce malpractice in British English:
UK [ˌmælˈpræktɪs]
How to pronounce malpractice in American English:
US [ˌmælˈpræktɪs]
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- Noun:
- professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
- a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct
Word Origin
- malpractice (n.)
- 1670s, hybrid coined from mal- + practice (n.). Also used in law for "illegal action by which a person seeks a benefit for himself while in a position of trust" (1758).
Example
- 1. To avoid malpractice suits , according to the report .
- 2. Thought it is not malpractice , you still have recourse under the law .
- 3. For instance republicans elected in november may well return to the issue of malpractice costs .
- 4. Should an injury result from nonstandard practice , a malpractice claim for damages could be made .
- 5. There are also steps such as malpractice reform and the further encouragement of preventative medicine that should be taken .