WorldAugust 17, 2026

misappropriating

mis-uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting

Definition

To dishonestly or unfairly take something, especially money or funds, for one's own use or a purpose other than that for which it was intended.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'appropriate' (to take for oneself), originating from the Latin 'appropriare' meaning to make one's own.

In the news

The article uses this word to describe the lack of criminal intent in a YouTuber's crowdfunding efforts, noting he did not improperly divert or misuse the collected funds.

LiveLaw Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: August 10 to August 16, 2026

Read the full article ↗

Live Law

Related words

abet

To encourage, support, or assist someone in the commission of an offense or wrongdoing.

World

appellate

Relating to or concerned with the hearing of appeals, particularly within the judicial…

World

bellwether

An indicator or predictor of future trends; a leading case used to test the legal…

World

colourable

Appearing to be legal, valid, or legitimate on the surface, but actually executed for a…

World

destabilize

To cause something to become unstable, precarious, or unable to function in its current…

World

holographic

Refers to a legal document, such as a will, that is entirely handwritten by the person…

World

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.