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misappropriation

UK
/ˌmɪsəˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Translations

misappropriationadjective
UK
/ˌmɪs.əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌmɪs.əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to describe matters involving misappropriation.
misappropriationnoun
misappropriations
pl
UK
/ˌmɪsəˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
The accountant was fired for the misappropriation of company funds.
Бухгалтера уволили за присвоение средств компании.
The investigation revealed a significant misappropriation of public resources.
Расследование выявило значительную растрату государственных ресурсов.
Synonyms
embezzlement
theft
misuse
diversion
expropriation
fraud
swindle

Definitions

misappropriationadjective
Relating to, involving, or resulting from misappropriation.
The firm is facing misappropriation charges.
misappropriationnoun
The act of taking something dishonestly for one's own use, especially money or property entrusted to one's care.
The accountant was fired for the misappropriation of company funds.
Funds, property, or resources that have been dishonestly taken or used in breach of trust.
Several misappropriations were uncovered during the audit.
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