misappropriation

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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

District Court in Los Angeles alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and other complaints. iSpot later amended the suit to add New York-based EDO and the breach-of-contract complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 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

Since then the two bodies have been involved in far-reaching investigations into the misappropriation of millions of dollars' worth of assets and bribes across various ministries and sectors.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

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