Definition of Malpractice

mal·prac·tice

malˈpraktəs/

noun

noun: malpractice; plural noun: malpractices

improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.

"victims of medical malpractice"

synonyms: wrongdoing, (professional) misconduct, breach of ethics, unprofessionalism, unethical behavior;

negligence, carelessness, incompetence

"her foot surgeon was found guilty of malpractice"