malpractice (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /mælˈpræktɪs/
Definition
Professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill, especially by a doctor, lawyer, or other professional, that results in injury or loss to another person.
Examples
The hospital has strict protocols to prevent malpractice claims.
She decided to sue the dentist for malpractice after the botched procedure.
There have been several high-profile cases of legal malpractice in recent years.
How to Use malpractice
- malpractice claim (collocation)
- A formal assertion of a right to compensation or damages due to professional misconduct. — "The insurance company is preparing to defend against the malpractice claim."
- sue for malpractice (prepositional phrase)
- To initiate legal proceedings against someone for professional misconduct. — "She decided to sue for malpractice after the surgery."
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