misappropriation

Example Sentences

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The Google case is the third high-profile incident in recent years involving misappropriation of the company’s trade secrets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Bottom line: If your mother authorized the sale of her home and it was understood that the proceeds belonged to her, your sister could be found guilty of misappropriation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

A court in the nearby town of Briviesca said it had "ordered the provisional release of the two former nuns" detained on Thursday, who are under investigation "for misappropriation of cultural heritage assets".

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

The Ingram-Moores said there had been no misappropriation of funds from the charity and that they had been treated “unfairly and unjustly” by the inquiry.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Bobby was indignant and then irate when he heard about it, proclaiming the film a misappropriation of his name and, therefore, an invasion of his privacy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady