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Wrongfully taking possession of something (an object, or a role, or a right). eg: "In 1931, the US banks colluded in FDR's lightning misappropriation of Americans' savings in gold coin form."
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Can you name 3 words with the prefix mis?
misbehave misinform misappropriate
What are some words to do with crime that begin with the letter E?
Embezzle is a crime. It means to steal or misappropriate money from the organization that the person works for.
If a parent receives child support and misappropriate the funds correctly can the child who is of legal age take both the parents to court for child support?
No.
What is the difference between appropriate and misappropriate?
"Appropriate" refers to taking something for one's own use in a way that is considered suitable or proper, often with permission or rightful ownership. In contrast, "misappropriate" involves taking something, especially funds or property, in a way that is illegal, unethical, or without consent, often for personal gain. Essentially, appropriating can be legitimate, while misappropriating implies wrongdoing.
What are the financial risk in Account department?
Some financial risk associated with an accounting department is the loss of money. Some accountants may misappropriate the company's money.
Is auditing an effective deterrent against corruption and mismanagement in your country?
Yes, auditing helps businesses track their money. When accountants no that their work will be audited, they will be less inclined to misappropriate money.
What are fifteen words that start with mis?
Mistake, miserable, miser, missing, misadventure, misanthrope, misanthropic, misalliance, misappropriate, misapprehend, Mississippi, Mississippian, Missouri, Missourian, and miss are words that fit.
What is a three letter word that means to steal from?
Embezzle is a synonym of to steal. Embezzle means to misappropriate or steal money from the organization the person works for.
What is a word for 'gets away with'?
"Getting away with (something)" can mean avoiding blame or responsibility, eluding culpability or guilt, evading the consequences of an action or statement. More straightforwardly, someone may "get away with" an item : seize, take, steal, snatch, or misappropriate.
When was the felony conviction of pete runco in Texas for embezzelment?
Pete Runco was convicted of felony embezzlement in Texas in 1997. The conviction stemmed from his involvement in a scheme to misappropriate funds while working in a financial capacity. The case garnered attention due to the nature of the crime and its implications for his professional reputation.
Can an owner of a corporation purposely take money from a corporation so its shareholders receive nothing?
The stockholders ARE the owners of a corporation.Technically no, because of what the earlier answer says, but it is possible for the board, majority shareholders, or officers to misappropriate the corporate assets to enrich themselves at the expense of the corporation and other shareholders. This is why courts invented the "derivative lawsuit."
What is another word for to steal?
There are a lot here are all of them that I know. take (away), appropriate, filch, shoplift, pilfer, purloin, make or walk off or away with, get away with, embezzle, misappropriate, peculate, lift, pinch, hook, snitch, borrow, boost, liberate, heist, hijack, swipe, nick, prig,
