Malpractice

Pronunciation: /mælˈpræktəs/

Definitions of malpractice

noun a negligent, careless, or unethical behavior by a professional, especially a doctor or lawyer, resulting in harm to a patient or client

Example Sentences

A1 Medical malpractice is when a doctor makes a mistake.

A2 The patient sued the hospital for malpractice.

B1 The lawyer specializes in cases involving medical malpractice.

B2 The hospital settled the malpractice lawsuit out of court.

C1 The surgeon was accused of gross malpractice in the operating room.

C2 The committee investigated the allegations of malpractice against the healthcare provider.

Examples of malpractice in a Sentence

formal The doctor was accused of medical malpractice after a surgical error resulted in the patient's injury.

informal The lawyer warned his client about the consequences of legal malpractice.

slang Some people believe that cutting corners in construction is just a form of malpractice.

figurative His constant lying could be considered a form of social malpractice.

Grammatical Forms of malpractice

• past tense: malpracticed
• plural: malpractices
• comparative: more malpractice
• superlative: most malpractice
• present tense: malpractices
• future tense: will malpractice
• perfect tense: has malpracticed
• continuous tense: is malpracticing
• singular: malpractice
• positive degree: malpractice
• infinitive: to malpractice
• gerund: malpracticing
• participle: malpracticed

Origin and Evolution of malpractice

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'malpractice' originated from the Latin word 'malus' meaning 'bad' and 'praxis' meaning 'action'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the legal context to refer to improper or negligent professional conduct, the term 'malpractice' has evolved to encompass a broader range of professions such as medicine, law, and engineering where misconduct or negligence can result in harm to others.