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
The upcoming boycotts, however, are specifically focused on addressing what the organizers view as corporate malpractice.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That sort of political malpractice should get the attention of every Western hunter and angler, and the committee’s proceedings should be required listening for conservatives who demand fiscal responsibility, relish vigorous debate, and who oppose activist government.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
If the truth be known, the general manager should be sued for malpractice and his license to run an organization should be revoked.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That sort of political malpractice should get the attention of every Western hunter and angler, and the committee’s proceedings should be required listening for conservatives who demand fiscal responsibility, relish vigorous debate, and who oppose activist government.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
If the truth be known, the general manager should be sued for malpractice and his license to run an organization should be revoked.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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Critics have accused deputy cliques of engaging in brawls and other misconduct.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Because an employee is not eligible for unemployment benefits if the person was fired for misconduct, Wisconsin doesn’t want to have to decide the legitimacy of a firing that was based on matters of religious faith and doctrine.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Fowler could not determine whether this was the result of negligence or an operation with malicious intent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Wyden is demanding the public release of an unclassified 2022 report that allegedly outlines years of cybersecurity negligence by major U.S. telecom companies.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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