Misapplication
/ˌmɪsˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The incorrect or improper use of a legal rule, principle, or asset.
The court found a misapplication of the statute in the lower court’s ruling.
- (n.) The wrongful use or diversion of money or property entrusted to someone.
The trustee was accused of misapplication of funds from the trust.
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Commentary
Misapplication often arises in contexts involving fiduciary duties or statutory interpretation; clarity in specifying whether it concerns legal error or asset misuse is important.
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