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diversion
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Definitions

  1. 1. diversion
  2. 2. appropriation (e.g. of funds)
  3. 3. re-use (e.g. old computer parts)
This refers to using funds, resources, or materials for a purpose other than what they were originally intended for. It often carries a negative connotation, implying misappropriation or unauthorized reallocation of resources.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Our company has strengthened measures to prevent the misappropriation of subsidies.

Sentence 2

Seriously? They used the membership fees for drinking again?!

Sentence 3

Right, so we could repurpose those materials for the proposal.

Sentence 4

He confessed that he had privately misappropriated the donations.

Sentence 5

Would it be alright to reuse the wording from this contract for another case?