MALPRACTICE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

malpractice

noun

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 firm established its initial focus on labor law enforcement and premises liability cases, vehicle accident cases, and medical malpractice cases. —

Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026 But the analysts warned that years of fiscal malpractice were a growing constraint on the rating. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 May 2026 Extending the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy is squarely consistent with Chiles. —

Kris Fair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026 He is also named in multiple ongoing medical malpractice lawsuits, with hundreds of former patients signing a class action complaint in 2024. —

Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malpractice

Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice

Noun

The timeline of the Andrew scandal has been heavily discussed, even before the disgraced former prince was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
In December, Hill pleaded guilty to state charges of misconduct, perjury and obstruction of justice and was put on probation.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 15 May 2026