malpractice
Translation
malpractice
Examples
The doctor was sued for medical malpractice.
The doctor was sued for medical malpractice.
He was accused of legal malpractice.
He was accused of legal malpractice.
Grammar Patterns
malpractice careless or wrong behavior by a professional He was found guilty of malpractice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negligence, misconduct, professional misconduct
Etymology
From the prefix 'mal-' (bad) + 'practice'. Literally means 'bad practice'.
Memory Tips
'Mal-' means 'bad'. So, 'mal' + 'practice' = bad professional practice.