malpractice

About 1.37 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person. The improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss.
2. noun The improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss.

Similar words

malfeasance breach divergence corruption manipulation irregularity misbehaviour offence misconduct abuse

Often followed by

insurance suits claims cases action and suit case in

Word family

malpractices