Misapplication
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
As used In 7 Hen. IV. s. 44, the misapplication of public funds only covers cases of corrupt practices or of showing illegal favor. 30 H. L. 752.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Improper, lllegal, wrongful or corrupt use or application of funds, property, etc. Jewett v. U. S., 100 Fed. 840, 41 C. C. A. 88; U. S. v. Youtsey (C. C.) 91 Fed. 867; U. S. v. Taintor, 28 Fed. Cas. 9.