Misappropriation

Pronunciation: /mɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of misappropriation

noun the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

Example Sentences

A1 Misappropriation is when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them.

A2 The company discovered misappropriation of funds by one of its employees.

B1 The investigation revealed a case of misappropriation of company assets.

B2 The CEO was accused of misappropriation of funds and faced legal consequences.

C1 The complex scheme involved elaborate misappropriation of public funds.

C2 The forensic audit uncovered evidence of misappropriation on a massive scale.

Examples of misappropriation in a Sentence

formal The CEO was charged with misappropriation of company funds.

informal She got caught for misappropriating money from the charity.

slang He's been skimming off the top, engaging in misappropriation left and right.

figurative His misappropriation of trust led to the downfall of the entire project.

Grammatical Forms of misappropriation

• past tense: misappropriated
• plural: misappropriations
• comparative: more misappropriated
• superlative: most misappropriated
• present tense: misappropriates
• future tense: will misappropriate
• perfect tense: has misappropriated
• continuous tense: is misappropriating
• singular: misappropriation
• positive degree: misappropriation
• infinitive: to misappropriate
• gerund: misappropriating
• participle: misappropriating

Origin and Evolution of misappropriation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'misappropriation' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and the verb 'appropriate' meaning to take possession of. It essentially means to take something for the wrong purpose or in a dishonest manner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'misappropriation' has retained its original meaning of wrongful appropriation, often used in legal contexts to refer to the unauthorized or improper use of funds or property. The word has become more commonly associated with financial crimes and fraud in modern usage.