abnormal practice
[/æbˈnɔːrməl ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: abnormal practices
prática anormal
1. A professional or business procedure that deviates significantly from accepted standards, regulations, or normal ethical conduct
The auditors discovered abnormal practices in the company's accounting department.
Os auditores descobriram práticas anormais no departamento de contabilidade da empresa.
2. In healthcare, medical procedures or treatments that deviate from established clinical guidelines and standards of care
The physician was investigated for abnormal practices in patient treatment.
O médico foi investigado por práticas anormais no tratamento de pacientes.
3. Conduct or behavior that violates professional codes of ethics or regulatory requirements in any regulated profession
The law firm faced sanctions due to abnormal practices in client billing.
O escritório de advocacia enfrentou sanções por práticas anormais na cobrança de honorários.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, medical, and financial sectors when regulatory bodies investigate professional conduct. In the United States, it is commonly associated with medical malpractice litigation and professional licensing board investigations. The phrase carries serious legal implications in both countries and typically triggers formal investigations by regulatory authorities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to engage in abnormal practices
flagged for abnormal practices
investigation into abnormal practices
audit abnormal practices
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →