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
Parlato said the Independent Women’s Forum expects a ruling on Mosley’s petition to reinstate her medical malpractice and negligence case by the end of August.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason for resistance is concern over malpractice.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 27 July 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Another reason for resistance is concern over malpractice.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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Paxton’s history of misconduct is years in the making.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Paragon was linked to alleged misconduct in Europe after WhatsApp reported that Italian journalists and civil society members had been targeted with its technology.—
Vas Panagiotopoulos,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Poor hiring decisions since late 2021 have created and compounded an environment of incompetence and negligence as well as a toxic culture that has driven away valuable staff, volunteers and rescue partners.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The civil suit alleges McNutt's civil rights were violated and cites negligence on behalf of the city, Milwaukee Police Department officer Seng Xiong and former officer Lauren Marowsky, and Justin Ellis, the driver in the car fleeing police.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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