misapplication — Английский словарь

Существительное

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

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

   Другие примеры (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".

Существительное

1. wrong use or application

   Более общие понятия

   applicationpractical application

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

   Синонимы

   embezzlementpeculationdefalcationmisappropriation

   Более общие понятия

   larcenytheftthieverythievingstealing