Associations to the word «Misappropriation»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

MISAPPROPRIATION, noun. The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
MISAPPROPRIATION, noun. Wrongful borrowing; "his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi