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misappropriation

,mɪsʌ,proʊpri'eɪʃʌn

Synonyms of misappropriation Antonyms of misappropriation Examples of misappropriation Usage of misappropriation Parts of misappropriation Definition that contains misappropriation Words sounding like misappropriation Explanation of misappropriation

noun
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
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Similar:

defalcation embezzlement misapplication peculation

type of:
stealing theft larceny thieving thievery
noun
wrongful borrowing
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"his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"

type of:
adoption borrowing

Examples of misappropriation

"his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"