1670s, hybrid coined from mal- + practice (n.). Also used in law for "illegal action by which a person seeks a benefit for himself while in a position of trust" (1758).
权威例句
1. The ballot was re-run on Mr Todd's insistence after accusations of malpractice.
因被控舞弊,在托德先生的坚持下重新进行了投票。
2. She sued her doctor for malpractice.
她控告她的医生失职.
3. There were only one or two serious allegations of malpractice.
只有一两起有关营私舞弊的严重指控。
4. The malpractice of going in for " back door " deals became common .
后门 成风.
5. Professional such as doctors and lawyers cannot hide behind corporations to protect themselves from malpractice suits.