misapplication — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application.

   Gebrauch

   • zählbar
   • nicht zählbar

   Beispiele

   Trying to open a paint can with a chisel is a misapplication of the tool.

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   Julia Farrington, head of arts at Index on Censorship, argues that extra powers to ban violent videos online will "end up too broad and open to misapplication, which would damage freedom of expression".

Substantiv

1. wrong use or application

   Oberbegriffe

   applicationpractical application

2. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

   Synonyme

   embezzlementpeculationdefalcationmisappropriation

   Oberbegriffe

   larcenytheftthieverythievingstealing