Might mean (unverified): Misuse or misallocation of resources.
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▸ noun:  misappropriation

Similar:
misappropriation, misappropriator, misapplication, misutilization, misappliance, misusage, malapplication, impropriation, misprison, misattribution, more...

Opposite:
proper use, correct use, appropriate use

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Similar:
misappropriation, misappropriator, misapplication, misutilization, misappliance, misusage, malapplication, impropriation, misprison, misattribution, more...

Opposite:
proper use, correct use, appropriate use



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