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Misappropriation

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003255

The unauthorized and wrongful use of another's property, funds, or intellectual property for one's own benefit. This act involves taking something that belongs to another without permission, often with an intent to deprive the owner of its use or value. It can apply to trade secrets, funds, or even a person's name or likeness.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003255
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003255",
  "term": "Misappropriation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The unauthorized and wrongful use of another's property, funds, or intellectual property for one's own benefit. This act involves taking something that belongs to another without permission, often with an intent to deprive the owner of its use or value. It can apply to trade secrets, funds, or even a person's name or likeness.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/misappropriation/"
}

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