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Definition of mala praxis in English:

mala praxis

noun

Law

  • Medical malpractice.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From classical Latin mala, feminine of malus bad, wrong + post-classical Latin praxis, probably after earlier malpractice.

Pronunciation

mala praxis

/ˈmeɪlə ˈpraksɪs//ˈmalə ˈpraksɪs/