Professional misconduct or negligence-the failure to exercise due care-on the part of a professional, such as an attorney or a physician, is called

A) disbarment.
B) malpractice.
C) suspension.
D) damages.

Professional Misconduct

Inappropriate or unethical behavior by a professional as defined by their profession's standards.

Malpractice

Failure of a professional to perform their duties to the required standard of care, resulting in harm to their client or patient.

Due Care

The level of judgment, attention, and diligence reasonably expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a person under a particular circumstance.