misappropriations

[US]/[ˌmɪsəˈproʊprɪeɪʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˌmɪsəˈproʊp(ə)rɪeɪʃənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of taking something for one's own use, especially something that one has been entrusted with.; Instances of misappropriation.; The wrongful or dishonest use of funds or other assets.

Phrases & Collocations

financial misappropriations

investigating misappropriations

preventing misappropriations

serious misappropriations

past misappropriations

alleged misappropriations

internal misappropriations

avoiding misappropriations

detecting misappropriations

multiple misappropriations

Example Sentences

the audit revealed several instances of financial misappropriations.

internal investigations uncovered significant misappropriations of company funds.

the board launched an inquiry into the alleged misappropriations by the executive.

strict controls are needed to prevent future misappropriations of charitable donations.

the employee was dismissed due to repeated misappropriations of petty cash.

the investigation focused on identifying the extent of the misappropriations.

the company is taking steps to recover the misappropriated funds.

the whistleblower exposed a complex scheme of misappropriations and fraud.

the court case centered on proving the defendant's involvement in the misappropriations.

the report detailed the methods used to conceal the misappropriations.

the new policy aims to deter any potential misappropriations of resources.

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