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Malpractice is defined as behavior or conduct by a professional that is improper or causes injury.

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When a doctor misdiagnoses a patient and the patient dies, this is an example ofmalpractice.

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See malpractice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

injurious or unprofessional treatment or culpable neglect of a patient by a physician or surgeon
misconduct or improper practice in any professional or official position

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malpractitioner noun

See malpractice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss.
Improper or unethical conduct by the holder of a professional or official position.
The act or an instance of improper practice.

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malˌprac·tiˈtion·er (-tĭshˈə-nər) noun

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