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Malpractice: meaning, definitions and examples

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malpractice

 

[ ˈmælˌpræktɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner.

Synonyms

incompetence, misconduct, negligence

Examples of usage

  • The doctor was sued for malpractice after the surgery went wrong.
  • Patients have the right to seek compensation for medical malpractice.
  • The hospital implemented new policies to prevent malpractice cases.
  • Malpractice insurance is essential for healthcare professionals.
  • Malpractice can lead to serious consequences for both the patient and the practitioner.

Translations

Translations of the word "malpractice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 má prática

🇮🇳 कदाचार

🇩🇪 Fehlverhalten

🇮🇩 malpraktek

🇺🇦 професійна недбалість

🇵🇱 zaniedbanie zawodowe

🇯🇵 不正行為

🇫🇷 faute professionnelle

🇪🇸 mala práctica

🇹🇷 malpraktis

🇰🇷 부정행위

🇸🇦 سوء التصرف

🇨🇿 profesionální pochybení

🇸🇰 nedbanlivosť

🇨🇳 不当行为

🇸🇮 nepravilna praksa

🇮🇸 rangfærsla

🇰🇿 қате іс-әрекет

🇬🇪 არასწორი ქმედება

🇦🇿 səhv davranış

🇲🇽 mala práctica

Word origin

The term 'malpractice' originated from the Latin word 'malus' (bad) and 'praxis' (action or practice). It has been used in legal and medical contexts to refer to improper or negligent professional behavior since the 17th century. The concept of malpractice has evolved over time with the development of medical ethics and legal regulations.

See also: impracticable, malpractices, practicable, practiced, practices, practitioner, unpracticed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,514, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.