MISAPPROPRIATE


Meaning of MISAPPROPRIATE in English

— misappropriation , n.

/mis'euh proh"pree ayt'/ , v.t., misappropriated, misappropriating .

1. to put to a wrong use.

2. to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care.

[ 1855-60; MIS- 1 + APPROPRIATE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .