Synonyms for malpractice

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mal-prak-tis

Phonetic Transcription : mælˈpræk tɪs

Définition of malpractice

Origin : 1670s, hybrid coined from mal- + practice (n.). Also used in law for "illegal action by which a person seeks a benefit for himself while in a position of trust" (1758).

noun abuse, misconduct

Example sentences :

Only a shoonoo doesn't get sued for malpractice; he gets a spear stuck in him.
Extract from : « Oomphel in the Sky » by Henry Beam Piper

This is so important that its voluntary omission is malpractice.
Extract from : « Essays In Pastoral Medicine » by Austin Malley

And been suspected of the malpractice myself if he'd found it out?
Extract from : « Three Plays by Granville-Barker » by Harley Granville-Barker

I thought there should in truth be heavy damages for malpractice on human souls.
Extract from : « The Virginian » by Owen Wister

If he does not, then the charge of malpractice may be brought against him.
Extract from : « Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology » by W. G. Aitchison Robertson

I refuse to have anything to do with the malpractice you propose.
Extract from : « The Triumphs of Eugne Valmont » by Robert Barr

Suppose he were sued by some vicious shrieking woman for malpractice.
Extract from : « Main Street » by Sinclair Lewis

Rather than confess defeat, he will accuse the nearest relatives of the patient of malpractice.
Extract from : « What is Christian Science? » by M. M. Mangasarian

Mrs. Eddy was heard to exclaim when she imagined herself the victim of the malpractice of one of her rivals.
Extract from : « What is Christian Science? » by M. M. Mangasarian

The consequence of this condonation of malpractice appears whenever there is opportunity of investigation.
Extract from : « A History of The Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2, » by Henry Charles Lea

Antonyms for malpractice

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