Malpractices
/ˈmælˌpræk.tɪ.sɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Wrongful acts or negligence by a professional, especially in a legal or medical context, causing harm or damage to a client or patient.
The lawyer was sued for malpractices that led to the loss of the case.
Forms
- malpractice
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Commentary
The term 'malpractices' is the plural form of 'malpractice' and is used to refer collectively to multiple instances or types of professional wrongdoing.
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