Misappropriation vs. Misapplication — What's the Difference?

In law, misappropriation is the unauthorized use of another's name, likeness, identity, property, discoveries, inventions, etc without that person's permission, resulting in harm to that person. Another use of the word refers to intentional and illegal use of property or funds; it can particularly refer to when done by a public official.

To use or apply wrongly.

The action of misappropriating something; embezzlement

The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application.

To appropriate wrongly

A wrong application.

To appropriate dishonestly for one's own use; embezzle.

Wrong use or application

The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Wrong appropriation; wrongful use.

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Wrongful borrowing;