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misappropriation
[mis-uh-proh-pree-ey-shuhn]
noun
wrongful use, especially the dishonest or inappropriate use of others’ money, data, etc..
He pled guilty to multiple counts of misappropriation of public funds and falsifying public documents, and received a four-year prison sentence.
Database owners are concerned about the possible commercial misappropriation of their products.
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
The Zambian health sector is heavily funded by foreign donors, but there have been previous reports of widespread misappropriation and corruption involving senior health officials.
Both Girardi and Kamon face additional federal charges in Chicago over the misappropriation of millions of dollars in settlements for families of plane crash victims.
A copy of a warrant reviewed by The Times shows that investigators are looking into allegations of bribery, misappropriation of public funds, conflict of interest, money laundering and conspiracy.
The Ingram-Moores said there had been no misappropriation of funds from the charity and that they had been treated “unfairly and unjustly” by the inquiry.
Following Jack's comments, the White Stripes sued Trump and his campaign for his "flagrant misappropriation of the musical composition and sound recording 'Seven Nation Army.'"
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