의료 종사자가 전문적인 의무를 소홀히 하거나 부적절하게 처치하여 환자에게 신체적 또는 정신적 해를 끼치는 행위.
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment by a medical practitioner that results in injury to the patient.
예문:
"The surgeon was sued for malpractice after leaving a surgical tool inside the patient's body."
"Rising costs of malpractice insurance have forced many small clinics to close down."
변호사, 공직자 등 전문직 종사자가 자신의 직무를 수행하는 과정에서 저지르는 위법, 부정 또는 배임 행위.
Illegal or unethical behavior by a professional person, such as a lawyer or public official, in the course of their duties.
예문:
"The attorney faced disbarment following multiple allegations of legal malpractice and embezzlement."
"The government launched an inquiry into administrative malpractices within the local council."