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malpractice in Portuguese

malpractice in Portuguese is negligência — malpractice means improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.

malpractice in Portuguese

negligência
noun

What does "malpractice" mean?

  1. noun Improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.
    "The family sued the hospital for medical malpractice."
  2. noun More broadly, unethical or improper conduct by someone in a position of professional trust.
    "The lawyer faced a malpractice suit over mishandled funds."
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malpractice in a sentence

  • The family sued the hospital for medical malpractice.
  • His licence was revoked after a string of malpractice complaints.
  • The lawyer faced a malpractice suit over mishandled funds.

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What is "malpractice" in Portuguese?

"malpractice" in Portuguese is negligência. malpractice means: Improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.

How do you use "malpractice" in a sentence?

Example: "The family sued the hospital for medical malpractice." In Portuguese, "malpractice" is negligência.

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