malpractice
/ˌmælˈpræktɪs/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6151 in the learning path
职业失当；渎职
Definitions
n. careless, improper, or illegal professional conduct, especially in medicine
职业失当；渎职
Example
The family consulted a lawyer about possible medical malpractice.
这家人就可能存在的医疗失当咨询了律师。
Independent oversight can help prevent malpractice in healthcare and strengthen public confidence in medical institutions.
独立监督有助于防止医疗行业的职业失当，并增强公众对医疗机构的信任。
Collocations
- medical malpractice
- professional malpractice
- malpractice lawsuit
Synonyms
- professional misconduct
- negligence
Usage tip
多指专业人员失职，尤用于医疗，并非普通错误。
FAQ
- What does malpractice mean?
- careless, improper, or illegal professional conduct, especially in medicine
- How is malpractice pronounced?
- UK /ˌmælˈpræktɪs/, US /ˌmælˈpræktɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
