as in misconduct
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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 upcoming boycotts, however, are specifically focused on addressing what the organizers view as corporate malpractice.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That sort of political malpractice should get the attention of every Western hunter and angler, and the committee’s proceedings should be required listening for conservatives who demand fiscal responsibility, relish vigorous debate, and who oppose activist government.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
If the truth be known, the general manager should be sued for malpractice and his license to run an organization should be revoked.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That sort of political malpractice should get the attention of every Western hunter and angler, and the committee’s proceedings should be required listening for conservatives who demand fiscal responsibility, relish vigorous debate, and who oppose activist government.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
If the truth be known, the general manager should be sued for malpractice and his license to run an organization should be revoked.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
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Baldwin also faced an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with Hutchins’ death, but a judge dismissed the case in the middle of trial last summer due to prosecutorial misconduct and evidence suppression.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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When an instance of misconduct is alleged and the investigation begins to make some headway, the police or corrections officer might quit or retire.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Now, Espinosa and his wife are suing the sheriff's office, alleging deliberate indifference and medical negligence.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses other officers of assault, battery, false imprisonment and rape, and says the department is to blame because of negligence.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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