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Embezzlement vs Misappropriation - What's the difference?

embezzlement | misappropriation | Synonyms |

Misappropriation is a synonym of embezzlement.



As nouns the difference between embezzlement and misappropriation

is that embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner while misappropriation is the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

embezzlement

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

    • Related terms

    * embezzle

    See also

    * forgery * fraud * larceny * quackery * usury

    misappropriation

    English

    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * embezzlement