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Maltreatment

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Synonymous with bad treatment. 2 Allen (Mass.) 143.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In reference to the treatment of his patient by a surgeon, this term signifies improper or unskillful treatment; it may result either from ignorance, neglect or willfulness; but the word does not necessarily imply that the conduct of the surgeon, in his treatment of the patient, is either willfully or grossly careless. Com. v. Hackett, 2 Allen (Mass.) 142.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In reference to the treatment of his patient by a surgeon, this term signifies improper or unskillful treatment; it may result either from ignorance, neglect, or willfulness; but the word does not necessarily imply that the conduct of the surgeon, in his treatment of the patient, is either wilifully or grossly careless. 2 Allen, 142.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

Synonymous with bad treatment. Does riot imply, necessarily, conduct that is either willfully or grossly careless. Results from ignorance, negligence, or willfulness. This, at least, is the meaning, as applied to the treatment of a wound by avsurgeon.2 Compare Malpkaotice. Maltreatment of anituals. See Cruelty, 3.