MALPRACTICE 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 Randolph sued the hospital for malpractice and wrongful death, settling for an undisclosed amount, in addition to Frances’ life insurance money. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 That reporting revealed that the state frequently seizes money from legal settlements stemming from medical malpractice, police brutality, workplace injury and other wrongful death lawsuits. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Patients, their families and lawyers have complained that Kaiser’s private and confidential system of handling medical malpractice complaints is designed to favor the health plan over those bringing the claims. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Patrick and Lindsay have each brought lawsuits against health care providers who treated her, alleging medical malpractice. — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malpractice

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Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier in October said that Lewis was acquitted in a previous murder case, blaming police misconduct for the outcome.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of misconduct

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Protesters said that rampant graft led to negligence during renovation work at the Novi Sad station, and eventually to the canopy collapse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Hwang had barred Rinderknecht’s attorney, Steve Haney, from raising allegations of negligence by the fire department.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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