malpractice

malpractice — noun

1. the failure of a professional person, such as a doctor or a lawyer, to do their

1.名詞B2
釋義

the failure of a professional person, such as a doctor or a lawyer, to do their job according to the accepted standards of their profession, usually causing harm or loss to the person they were helping

例句

Dr. Yael was sued for malpractice after leaving a surgical tool inside a patient.

passive: was sued for malpractice

Walid lost his law license after being found guilty of legal malpractice.

collocation: legal malpractice / guilty of malpractice

同義詞
  • negligence

    broader term — negligence can happen in everyday life (e.g. driving), while malpractice is specifically professional

  • professional misconduct

    more formal, often used in disciplinary hearings rather than lawsuits

  • dereliction of duty

    stronger, more dramatic tone; implies a deliberate or very serious failure

反義詞
  • due diligence

    the careful, responsible behaviour expected of a professional

文法句型

accused of malpractice

malpractice + noun (malpractice lawsuit, malpractice claim)

用法筆記

Most commonly refers to medical doctors, but the term applies to any licensed professional including lawyers, accountants, and architects. Often appears in legal phrases such as 'malpractice lawsuit' or 'malpractice insurance.'

常見錯誤

❌The doctor made a small malpractice.
✅The doctor was accused of malpractice.
💡Malpractice describes the type of failure, not a countable error. It is usually uncountable.
❌Every mistake at work is malpractice.
✅Not every professional mistake counts as malpractice
💡the error must break accepted standards and cause harm.' — Malpractice requires a serious breach of duty, not just an ordinary mistake.