MISAPPROPRIATION Synonyms: 37 Similar Words

misappropriation

noun

as in misapplication

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Recent Examples of misappropriation Yang also was convicted of embezzlement, offering bribes, misappropriation of public funds, abuse of power and money laundering in one of the most dramatic corruption cases in recent years in terms of the sheer scale of the bribes involved. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Prosecutors in 2017 charged him with six counts of embezzlement, grand theft, money laundering and misappropriation of public funds in connection with his time as CEO of the now-defunct Stockton Boys and Girls Club. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 The court noted that CUTSA purported to establish a uniform, exclusive remedy for misappropriation only of information meeting the definition of a trade secret. — Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026 Many of the companies that offer services to safeguard people’s likenesses do so at a steep cost, requiring tens of thousands in a bid for individuals to secure their identity from AI’s potential misappropriation. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 June 2026 In May, Patlola filed suit against West Suburban Medical Center, accusing Prasad of financial mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 Last year, Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Ortiz did not allege any misappropriation but questioned whether the city should be paying such expenses. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

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Porter was charged with five felony counts of theft of service over $30,000 and one count of misapplication of a trust fund, which is a misdemeanor.

— Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026
An improved driver assistance suite now packages standard lane departure prevention, traffic sign recognition, intelligent emergency braking, and pedal misapplication collision prevention.

— C.C. Weiss May 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026

Definition of misapplication

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Le Pen was sentenced in March 2025 to four years in prison, with two suspended, and a five-year ban on running for office, over her National Rally party’s alleged embezzlement of European Union funds.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
Turner was charged with three felony counts of embezzlement of more than $100,000 from L-Town Charities, based out of Denver, North Carolina.

— Mark Price July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of embezzlement

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Luke Locklear, 29, of Lumberton, is charged with felony conspiracy, and altering/stealing/destroying criminal evidence by taking it from the home and burning it, a warrant says.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated argument a few days later after Sale demanded Ventura call out the Tigers for the sign-stealing.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Definition of stealing

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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Wayne White, 63, of Detroit, is charged with three counts of larceny by conversion ($20,000 or more), each a 10-year felony.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of larceny

Noun

Writers, artists and other creators have long viewed copyright as their first line of defense when threatened with the theft of their work.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
To conceal the theft from his investors, Correia refused to disclose his company’s financial records and gave false positive updates on SnoOwl’s status.

— Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of theft

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