Dictionary Check: malpractice

"malpractice" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

noun

professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage

Example: "the widow sued her surgeon for malpractice"
noun

a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct

Example: "he charged them with electoral malpractices"

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