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Diversion vs Misappropriation - What's the difference?

diversion | misappropriation |

As nouns the difference between diversion and misappropriation

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while misappropriation is the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

diversion

English

(wikipedia diversion)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
  • A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
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  • The act of diverting.
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  • Removal of water via a canal.
  • (transport) A detour, such as during road construction
  • (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destinationUS FM 55-15 TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886 .
  • (legal) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

    • Related terms

    * diverse * diversity * divert

    See also

    * hobby * distraction * red herring

    External links

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    References

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    misappropriation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

    • Synonyms

    * embezzlement