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misappropriation

[ mis-uh-proh-pree-ey-shuhn ]

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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misappropriation¹

mis- ¹( def ) + appropriation ( def )

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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“The level of March’s misconduct and misappropriation of client funds is stunning,” Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a State Bar release Tuesday.

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