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malpractice

Syllabification: (mal·prac·tice)
Pronunciation: /malˈpraktəs/

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Definition of malpractice

noun

  • improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official:victims of medical malpractice investigations into malpractices and abuses of power

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