English to English
noun
- professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
The widow sued his surgeon for malpractice.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct
He charged them with electoral malpractices.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
