misappropriation
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əˈproʊ verb (used with object), mis·ap·pro·pri·at·ed, mis·ap·pro·pri·at·ing.
1.
to put to a wrong use.
2.
to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to appropriate for a wrong or dishonest use; embezzle or steal | |
| misap'propri'ation | |
| —n | |
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| misappropriate (ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprɪˌeɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to appropriate for a wrong or dishonest use; embezzle or steal | |
| misap'propri'ation | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
misappropriation
1794; from mis- (1) + appropriation. Related: Misappropriate (v.).
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Example sentences
They soon determined there was no reason to suspect misappropriation or fraud.
In the course of his job, he discovered instances of bribery and corruption, including misappropriation of weapons.
It included the misappropriation of technologies necessary to produce such products as antibiotics, amino acids, and vitamins.
Echoing a theme of beneficiaries, the misappropriation and theft of food has resulted in a loss of food relief.
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