malpractice

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Synonyms: malepractice, malpractices, mispractice

Antonyms: malepractice, malpractices, mispractice

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Noun

1. The [[improper]] [[treatment]] of a [[patient]] by a [[physician]] that results in [[injury]] or [[loss]].
2. {{lb|en|tort law}} Improper or [[unethical]] [[conduct]] by a [[professional]] or [[official]] person.

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