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
What does "malpractice" mean?
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noun Improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.
"The family sued the hospital for medical malpractice."
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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- His licence was revoked after a string of malpractice complaints.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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