as in misconduct
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careless, wrong, or illegal actions by someone (such as a doctor) who is performing a professional duty
a surgeon accused of malpractice
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Recent Examples of malpractice
They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The filing also accused Shaknovsky of two other instances of malpractice, one of which the board alleges led to the death of another patient.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Her cases have included car accidents, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases that have changed people’s lives.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles attorney Judith Tishkoff, whose firm has represented Prospect for years, last week filed to withdraw from seven malpractice cases, saying Prospect’s general counsel has told her there is no insurance coverage and no money to pay any defense costs or legal fees.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
The filing also accused Shaknovsky of two other instances of malpractice, one of which the board alleges led to the death of another patient.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Her cases have included car accidents, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases that have changed people’s lives.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles attorney Judith Tishkoff, whose firm has represented Prospect for years, last week filed to withdraw from seven malpractice cases, saying Prospect’s general counsel has told her there is no insurance coverage and no money to pay any defense costs or legal fees.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malpractice
Noun
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Public plans often have more restrictions based on misconduct, but the standard for forfeiture typically relies on a criminal conviction, according to experts.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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That swing drew a 10-minute misconduct penalty and an Avs power play to end the stanza.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His mother and young son sued in 2022, alleging wrongful death, assault and battery, and negligence.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Malpractice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malpractice. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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