misappropriation
About 0.27 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
- noun The wrongful, incorrect or dishonest use of something, such as information.
Similar words
peculation embezzlement defalcation misapplication fraud usurpation diversion usurping pilferage theft
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