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Misappropriation

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Misappropriation is a noun meaning The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

Meaning

The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

More Meanings

  1. The wrongful, incorrect or dishonest use of something, such as information.

Word Forms

Synonyms for misappropriation

Depending on context, synonyms include embezzlement, defalcation, peculation, misapplication.

embezzlementdefalcationpeculationmisapplication

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include peculation, embezzlement, defalcation, misapplication, fraud, usurpation.

peculationembezzlementdefalcationmisapplicationfraudusurpationdiversionusurpingpilferagetheftmisdirectionappropriationabductionseizuredeflectioncircumventionplunderdeviationhijackhijacking

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