misappropriation (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˌmɪs.əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən
Definition
Dishonest or illegal use of money or property that has been entrusted to one's care.
Examples
The former director faces serious charges of misappropriation of public funds.
Internal audits were tightened to prevent the misappropriation of company assets by staff members.
He was accused of the misappropriation of trade secrets to benefit his new startup.
How to Use misappropriation
- misappropriation of (prepositional phrase)
- The standard way to specify what was taken. — "She was sued for the misappropriation of intellectual property."
Synonyms of misappropriation
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