Malpractice implies a professional made a serious error that could harm others. If a lawyer loses a case due to not preparing adequately, it's considered malpractice.
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Legal Repercussions
Malpractice often leads to legal action, like lawsuits, for accountability. The surgeon faced a malpractice suit for operating on the wrong limb.
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Ethical Breach
Malpractice involves breaking the trust people have in professionals. A judge showed malpractice by discussing a case with one party privately.