misappropriation
- Illegal and intentional use of another individual's property or funds for personal purposes or other unauthorized uses, especially when done by someone in a position of trust, like a public official or estate executor
- The audit revealed misappropriation of funds in the company's accounts.
- The trustee was removed from his position for misappropriation of estate assets.
- The public official resigned amid allegations of misappropriation of public funds.
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