private practice

American  

noun

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

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private practice British  

noun

1. medical practice that is not part of the National Health Service

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Example Sentences

Seven years later, Aiken moved back to Australia and set up his own private practice "seeing couples, singles, and minding my own business".

From BBC

In Nashville, Dietz said he is somehow working harder than he did during his years grinding in private practice, where he largely focused on business litigation and helping companies with internal investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, changes to the taxation of LLPs could affect locum doctors and those working in private practice.

From BBC

He opened a private practice and taught at the University of South California and University of California, Riverside.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s been in the federal public defender’s office for Southern California since 2010 save a few months in private practice.

From Los Angeles Times