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MISDELIVERY

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The delivery of property by a carrier or warehouseman to a person not authorized by the owner or person to whom the carrier or warehouseman is bound by his contract to deliver it. Cleveland, etc., R. Co. v. Potts, 33 Ind. App. 564, 71 N. E. 689; Forbes v. Boston & L. R. Co., 133 Mass. 156. … [Read more...] about MISDELIVERY

MISLAY

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To deposit in a place not afterwards recollected; to lose anything by forgetfulness of the place where it was laid. Shehane v. State, 13 Tex. App. 535. … [Read more...] about MISLAY

MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

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The unlawful taking of money for an unauthorized purpose. … [Read more...] about MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

MISDEMEANANT

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A person guilty of a misdemeanor; one sentenced to punishment upon conviction of a misdemeanor. See FIRST-CLASS MISDEMEANANT. … [Read more...] about MISDEMEANANT

MISLEADING

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To lead astray or towards error. Statements or information that are deceptive in nature. Delusive; calculated to lead astray or to lead into error. Instructions which are of such a nature as to be misunderstood by the jury, or to give them a wrong impression, are said to be "misleading." … [Read more...] about MISLEADING

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