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 now works as an attorney in private practice and runs a public relations firm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

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

The answer lies in how the American conception of freedom embraces not only the private practice but the public expression of one’s faith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

And it’s not just private practice lawyers, either.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

In his private practice Burnham was accustomed to having complete control over expenditures needed to build his skyscrapers.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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