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
With Khan's supporters rallying for his release and claiming electoral malpractice, the decision could exacerbate political unrest in Pakistan.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Custody of his son also meant Li had control over a valuable trust fund set up for Arik’s care following a medical malpractice suit.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Her division served as a watchdog that tracks medical malpractice.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Not remaining bottomed out over the next season and a half and not attempting to play for lottery combinations would be organizational malpractice.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Custody of his son also meant Li had control over a valuable trust fund set up for Arik’s care following a medical malpractice suit.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Her division served as a watchdog that tracks medical malpractice.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Not remaining bottomed out over the next season and a half and not attempting to play for lottery combinations would be organizational malpractice.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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