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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private practice

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

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

“I think they need to do a better job rebutting the fireworks theory,” said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor now in private practice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

Along with having a private practice, he published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, wrote textbooks and was a professor at Tulane University and Louisiana State University.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

I didn't say nothing, and the coach followed up with, "This is a private practice."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

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