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Malpractice vs Embezzlement - What's the difference?

malpractice | embezzlement |

As nouns the difference between malpractice and embezzlement

is that malpractice is the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss while embezzlement is (legal|business) the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

malpractice

English

Noun

(-)
  • the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss
  • improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person

    • See also

    * ("malpractice" on Wikipedia)

    embezzlement

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

    • Related terms

    * embezzle

    See also

    * forgery * fraud * larceny * quackery * usury