English noun: malpractice | |||
1. | malpractice (act) professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage | ||
Samples | The widow sued his surgeon for malpractice. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct | ||
2. | malpractice (act) a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct | ||
Samples | He charged them with electoral malpractices. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct | ||