private practice

American

noun

the practice of one's profession as an independent rather than as an employee.

private practice British

noun

medical practice that is not part of the National Health Service

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private practices

plural

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A graduate of Columbia University law school, Hellerstein served as a lawyer in the US Army from 1957 to 1960 before entering private practice.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

He could return to private practice and start taking on those kinds of clients after leaving the Justice Department.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

Blanche, while in private practice, served as Epshteyn’s criminal-defense lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Sophie had a maternity exemption certificate, but was told it could not be used at a private practice.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The Brigham was part of a “medical mall” that included a teaching hospital, a full-service hospital, secondary-care facilities, and numerous physicians in private practice.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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