misappropriation — the dishonest or illegal use of money or property for one's own use, typically by someone in a position of trust
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dishonest or illegal use of money or property for one's own use, typically by someone in a position of trust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪs.əˈproʊ.pri.eɪ.ʃən/
Korean meaning: 공금이나 타인의 재산을 불법적으로 횡령하는 것
Korean pronunciation: 미서**프로**프리에이션
Example Sentences
- The CEO's misappropriation of company funds to buy his wife a yacht made headlines.
- The treasurer was convicted of misappropriation after using charity money for his vacation.
- The audit revealed systematic misappropriation of public resources.
misappropriation
NOUN//ˌmɪs.əˈproʊ.pri.eɪ.ʃən//
the dishonest or illegal use of money or property for one's own use, typically by someone in a position of trust
the dishonest or illegal use of money or property for one's own use, typically by someone in a position of trust
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Public appreciation hides private misappropriation
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Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 온 appropriate(적절히 사용하다)에 mis-(잘못된)가 붙어 '잘못 사용하다'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 돈을 적절한 곳에 쓰지 않고 엉뚱한 곳으로 빼돌리는 것처럼요.
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“The CEO's misappropriation of company funds to buy his wife a yacht made headlines.”
“The treasurer was convicted of misappropriation after using charity money for his vacation.”
“The audit revealed systematic misappropriation of public resources.”
“She faced serious charges for the misappropriation of student tuition fees.”
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