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Definition of Malpractice
1. Noun. Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage. "The widow sued his surgeon for malpractice"
2. Noun. A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct. "He charged them with electoral malpractices"
Definition of Malpractice
1. n. Evil practice; illegal or immoral conduct; practice contrary to established rules; specifically, the treatment of a case by a surgeon or physician in a manner which is contrary to accepted rules and productive of unfavorable results.
Definition of Malpractice
1. Noun. the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss ¹
2. Noun. improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Malpractice
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Medical Definition of Malpractice
1. Evil practice; illegal or immoral conduct; practice contrary to established rules; specifically, the treatment of a case by a surgeon or physician in a manner which is contrary to accepted rules and productive of unfavorable results. Alternative forms: malepractice. Origin: Mal- + practice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)