MALPRACTICES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

malpractice

noun

Definition of malpractice

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 Patrick and Lindsay have each brought lawsuits against health care providers who treated her, alleging medical malpractice. — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The family’s attorney, Boise-area medical malpractice lawyer Eric Rossman, shared with the Idaho Statesman the formal complaint filed in the lawsuit. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026 Thurman has an ongoing lawsuit against Ascension Seton Williamson and the other hospital, Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, for medical malpractice. — Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The hospital has denied Thurman’s malpractice allegations in a court filing. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malpractice

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The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
British police acknowledged applying for the warrants under the wrong statutory provision, the judge said while stipulating that the misconduct investigation against the king's brother could continue.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

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The suit alleges that Fox's actions rise to the level of corporate negligence under the Ukrainian civil code.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Irene Perretta died in 2025 at 80 years old after being treated at the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus, according to a negligence lawsuit filed by her family.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

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