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malpractice

[mal-prak-tis] / mælˈpræk tɪs /


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UniCredit has previously rejected allegations of malpractice related to its attempted takeover of Commerzbank.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The malpractice insurance was provided by Beazley, a business liability insurance provider.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The diocese said it continued to offer heartfelt apologies to those affected by accounts of malpractice at the home, and was committed to full transparency.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Married to prominent medical malpractice attorney Daniel Broderick, she maintained a position of influence and popularity in the ritzy La Jolla community where the couple raised their four children.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

It’s possible to thin-slice a surgeon’s risk of being sued for malpractice on the basis of a small snippet of conversation.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

In October 2025, Seoul apologised for the first time for state-sanctioned malpractices, saying "unjust human rights violations" were committed.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Earlier this week, insurer Aviva said it had seen a 16% rise in such malpractices till October this year compared with the same period last year.

From Reuters Dec. 2, 2022

There was one rural hospital, the site of various malpractices.

From Salon May 3, 2022

An independent investigation later found that both sides had participated in electoral malpractices and said it was impossible to determine who had really won.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2022

In London, owing to recent malpractices there, attention had been directed to the salaries, and these had been improved.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Herbert Joyce




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