Misappropriation
/ˌmɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The unauthorized use or embezzlement of funds or property entrusted to one's care.
The company's accountant was charged with misappropriation of funds.
- (n.) The wrongful use of another's intellectual property without permission.
The artist sued for misappropriation of her copyrighted work.
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Commentary
Misappropriation often appears in contexts involving fiduciary duties or intellectual property; clarity in specifying the type of property involved is advisable.
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