malpractice (맬-프랙-티스 (강세: 맬)) — improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmælˌpræktɪs/
Korean meaning: 전문직의 부적절하거나 불법적이거나 태만한 행위
Korean pronunciation: 맬-프랙-티스 (강세: 맬)
Example Sentences
- The dentist's malpractice was so bad that he pulled out the wrong tooth and charged extra for it!
- She filed a malpractice claim against her lawyer for sleeping during the trial.
- Medical malpractice cases require expert testimony to prove negligence.
malpractice
NOUN//ˈmælˌpræktɪs//
improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Doctor's negligent and improper behavior
The apprentice saw malpractice, not proper practice
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 말로, '나쁘다'는 뜻의 'mal-'과 '실행하다'는 뜻의 'practice'가 합쳐져서 '나쁘게 실행하는 것', 즉 전문가가 자신의 업무를 잘못 수행하는 것을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The dentist's malpractice was so bad that he pulled out the wrong tooth and charged extra for it!”
“She filed a malpractice claim against her lawyer for sleeping during the trial.”
“Medical malpractice cases require expert testimony to prove negligence.”
“The hospital paid millions in malpractice settlements last year.”
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