malpractice
word
Definition
Improper, illegal, or careless behavior by a professional, especially someone like a doctor or lawyer, that results in harm.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in legal or medical contexts. Common collocations: 'medical malpractice,' 'commit malpractice,' 'malpractice lawsuit.' Always refers to professionals violating standards of their profession.
Spanish: negligencia profesional - mala praxisPortuguese (BR): negligência profissional - má práticaPortuguese (PT): negligência profissional - má práticaChinese (Simplified): 医疗事故 - 渎职行为Chinese (Traditional): 醫療事故 - 失職行為Hindi: व्यावसायिक कदाचारArabic: سوء الممارسة المهنيةBengali: কর্তব্যে অবহেলা - পেশাগত অনিয়মRussian: служебное злоупотребление - профессиональная небрежностьJapanese: 医療過誤 - 職業上の過失Vietnamese: sai sót nghề nghiệp - hành vi sai trái trong nghềKorean: 과실 - 직업상 부정행위Turkish: görev suistimali - mesleki hataUrdu: بدعنوانی - پیشہ ورانہ غفلتIndonesian: malapraktik - kelalaian profesional
Example Sentences
There are strict rules to prevent malpractice in the legal profession.
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The patient sued the doctor for malpractice.
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Malpractice can lead to serious consequences for professionals.
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Lawyers must avoid malpractice when advising clients.
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After the surgery went wrong, the family filed a malpractice claim.
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Medical malpractice cases can be complicated and lengthy.
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