malpractice
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/ˌmælˈpræktɪs/
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/ˌmælˈpræktɪs/
improper or illegal actions by a professional person
The doctor was sued for malpractice after making a serious error during surgery.
這位醫生在手術中犯下嚴重錯誤後,因醫療事故被起訴。