The act of taking something for one's own use, often inappropriately or without permission.

अवैध प्रयोग करना

English Usage: The impropriation of public funds by officials is a serious crime.

Hindi Usage: अधिकारियों द्वारा सार्वजनिक धन का अवैध प्रयोग करना एक गंभीर अपराध है.