misappropriation

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English

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Etymology

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From mis- +‎ appropriation.

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Noun

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misappropriation (countable and uncountable, plural misappropriations)

  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.

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