malpractice
/malˈpraktɪs
/noun [mass noun]
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour: victims of medical malpractice [count noun]: investigations into malpractices and abuses of power...
- Firstly it said that they engaged in medical malpractice, in other words they'd been sued.
- Compensation is granted regardless of medical responsibility or malpractice.
- At the firm, he specializes in medical malpractice and other complex litigation.
Synonyms
wrongdoing, dereliction of duty, professional misconduct, breach of ethics, unprofessional behaviour, unprofessionalism, unethical behaviour;
negligence, carelessness, incompetence
