Meaning of the word misappropriation in English

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misappropriation

US /ˌmɪs.əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɪs.əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of stealing something that you have been trusted to take care of and using it for yourself:

Example:
He was charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of union funds.
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