a surgeon accused of malpractice
Doctors need to have malpractice insurance to protect themselves against lawsuits.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
mal|prac|tice — «mal PRAK tihs», noun. 1. criminal neglect or wrong treatment of a patient by a doctor or dentist: »A professional brother, prosecuted for malpractice, is always sure you will do what you can to clear him (Josiah G. Holland). 2. wrong practice or … Useful english dictionary
malpractice — mal•prac•tice [[t]mælˈpræk tɪs[/t]] n. 1) law dereliction of professional duty, as by a doctor or lawyer, through ignorance or negligence or criminal intent, esp. when injury or loss follows 2) any improper, negligent practice • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
malpractice — mal|prac|tice [mælˈpræktıs] n [U and C] law when a professional person makes a mistake or does not do their job properly and can be punished by a court ▪ Her doctor was found guilty of malpractice … Dictionary of contemporary English
malpractice — mal|prac|tice [ mæl præktıs ] noun count or uncount careless or criminal behavior by someone with a professional or official job: medical malpractice Steve is suing his lawyer for malpractice … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
malpractice — Mistreatment of a patient through ignorance, carelessness, neglect, or criminal intent. * * * mal·prac·tice ( )mal prak təs n a dereliction of professional duty or a failure to exercise an accepted degree of professional skill or learning by a… … Medical dictionary
malepractice — Malpractice 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Malpractice — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
malpractice — mal·prac·tice /ˌmal prak təs/ n: negligence, misconduct, lack of ordinary skill, or a breach of duty in the performance of a professional service (as in medicine) resulting in injury or loss Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster.… … Law dictionary
malpractice — mal‧prac‧tice [ˌmælˈprækts] noun [countable, uncountable] LAW when someone breaks the rules of their profession or breaks the law in order to gain some advantage for themselves: • He accused the attorneys of legal malpractice. • Insider trading… … Financial and business terms
