misapplication
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌmɪs.æp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɪs.æp.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
错用，误用;滥用;盗用
the act or process of using something badly, wrongly, or in a way that was not intended
The investigation found evidence of a serious misapplication of funds. 调查发现了严重误用资金的证据。
The defendant knew about the possible misapplication of proceeds. 被告人知道可能存在盗用收益的情况。
See: misapply
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- He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and misapplication of federal funds.
- Any failures are due to misapplication or misunderstanding, and not to any inherent weakness of the concept.
- There has been a clear misapplication of generally accepted accounting principles.