Noun: malpractice mal'praktis- Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
"the widow sued her surgeon for malpractice" - A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct
"he charged them with electoral malpractices"
Derived forms: malpractices Type of: actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct Encyclopedia: Malpractice |