Malpractice
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional conduct, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or other professional. Failure to meet accepted standards in one's profession.
“The surgeon faced a malpractice lawsuit after the botched operation.”
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Contains -PRACTICE with distinctive letters M, L, P at the start
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Worth 19 points; the combination of C and P provides good scoring
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