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
Congress must reimburse Texas for Biden’s border security malpractice.
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FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
What Happens Next The bid to repeal the statute limiting medical malpractice claims will wind its way to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
It has been triggered by 25-years of being lost in the wilderness as a franchise, a result of neglect, or malpractice.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
If the appeal is unsuccessful, expect Dr. Olson and his insurer to seek a settlement rather than face the exorbitant amounts often awarded to professional athletes by juries in medical malpractice cases.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
What Happens Next The bid to repeal the statute limiting medical malpractice claims will wind its way to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
It has been triggered by 25-years of being lost in the wilderness as a franchise, a result of neglect, or malpractice.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
If the appeal is unsuccessful, expect Dr. Olson and his insurer to seek a settlement rather than face the exorbitant amounts often awarded to professional athletes by juries in medical malpractice cases.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Sorrell exited the company in 2018 amid a probe of allegations of misconduct, and Read, who spent much of this time building new digital operations, became the company’s new leader.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There had to be some human hand at work engineering this great misfortune — even if only through negligence.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror. Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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