English Explanatory Dictionary

misappropriation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
  2. The wrongful, incorrect or dishonest use of something, such as information.

Word forms

misappropriation misappropriations

Etymology

From mis- + appropriation.

Synonyms

embezzlement
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