Unlawful damage committed by individuals motivated by ill will in circumstances not amounting to a riot. Riot cover normally extends to cover damage caused by malicious persons acting on behalf of a political organisation. Malicious damage can be covered more generally as an additional peril subject to an excess and the exclusion of loss by theft.
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Deliberate damage by individuals in circumstances that do not constitute a riot.
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Malicious mischief
An act comparable to vandalism, defined as intentionally damaging property that belongs to another person.
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REFERENCE: See: Vandalism.
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Similar to vandalism. Purposely damage the rights or property of another.
Malignant tumor
Abnormal growth that has the properties of invasion and metastasis (i.e., transfer of diseases from one organ to another). The word “carcinoma” (CA) refers to a cancerous or malignant tumor.
Malinger
To misrepresent the extent and severity of a disability in order to continue to collect benefits longer than needed.
Malingering
To deliberately pretend or fake symptoms of a disease or injury to intentionally profit in some way to reach a desired end (collect insurance benefits) or to feign symptoms as the result of mental illness.
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US: The practice of feigning illness or inability to work in order to collect insurance benefits.
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To feign a disability for the purpose of continuing to collect benefits longer than actually necessary.
malnutrition
Health problem caused by the lack of, or too much, needed nutrients.
Malpractice
Alleged professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill in the performance or a professional act. A practitioner is liable for damage or injuries caused by malpractice.
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US: Improper care or treatment by a physician, hospital, or other provider of health care.
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MEDICAL,USA: Professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill in the performance of a professional act that results in damage to another person. A physician is liable for damages or injuries caused by malpractice. Also see malpractice insurance .
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REFERENCE: See: Professional liability.
Malpractice (Liability Insurance)
Improper conduct on the part of a professional or a deficiency of skills that can cause the professional to be legally liable.
Malpractice costs
One of three components used in determining the relative value units under the resource-based relative value scale. Malpractice costs stand for the cost of professional liability insurance for each procedure.
Malpractice expense
Cost of professional liability insurance coverage incurred by a physician.