misapplication

Noun
  1. is a type of: application, practical application - the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
  2. is a type of: larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    subtypes:
    • raid - an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
    • plunderage - the act of plundering (especially the embezzlement of goods on shipboard)
    same as: defalcation, embezzlement, misappropriation, peculation

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