malpractice

• Faute professionnelle ou négligence commise par un professionnel, notamment un médecin, un avocat ou un autre praticien, qui cause un préjudice, une blessure ou un dommage à un client ou à un patient.

A noun referring to professional misconduct or negligence, especially by a doctor, lawyer, or other professional, that results in harm, injury, or damage to a client or patient.

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1. Professional negligenceB2formallegal

   Improper, illegal, or negligent professional conduct, especially by a doctor or lawyer, that causes harm to a client or patient.

   Faute professionnelle

   • The doctor was sued for medical malpractice after the surgery.
   • The lawyer faced charges of legal malpractice for mishandling the case.
   • Malpractice claims can be very expensive for professionals.

   Synonymesderelictionmalfeasancemisconductnegligence

2. C1formallegal

   A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct that violates established standards.

   Faute professionnelle

   • The court found evidence of malpractice in the handling of the estate.
   • The accountant's malpractice led to significant financial losses for the client.
   • Professional malpractice can result in license revocation.

   Synonymesbreach of dutyderelictionmisconductmisfeasancenegligence