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Definitions for: Malpractice [n] a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices"
[n] professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice"
Webster (1913) Definition: Mal*prac"tice, n. [Mal- + practice.]
Evil practice; illegal or immoral conduct; practice contrary
to established rules; specifically, the treatment of a case
by a surgeon or physician in a manner which is contrary to
accepted rules and productive of unfavorable results.
[Written also malepractice.]
See Also: actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
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