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conversion — con·ver·sion /kən vər zhən/ n 1 a: the act of changing from one form or use to another b: the act of exchanging one kind of property for another; esp: the act of exchanging preferred stocks or bonds for shares of common stock of the same company… … Law dictionary
conversion — [kən vʉr′zhən, kən vʉr′shən] n. [ME conversioun < OFr conversion < L conversio < pp. of convertere: see CONVERT] 1. a converting or being converted; specif., a) a change from lack of faith to religious belief; adoption of a religion b) a … English World dictionary
unlawful appropriation — index conversion (misappropriation) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
unlawful use of another's property — index conversion (misappropriation) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Conversion (law) — For other uses of the word conversion , see Conversion. Conversion is a common law tort. A conversion is a voluntary act by one person inconsistent with the ownership rights of another.[1] It is a tort of strict liability.[2] Its criminal… … Wikipedia
conversion — A distinct act of dominion wrongfully exerted over another s personal property in denial of or inconsistent with his title or rights therein, or in derogation, exclusion, or defiance of such title or rights. 18 Am J2d Conversion § 1. It is an… … Ballentine's law dictionary
conversion by bailee — Acts in derogation of the bailor s title or his possessory rights by a destruction of the property or some unlawful interference with his use and enjoyment of it, or dominion over it an appropriation of it by the bailee to his own use, or to the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
larceny — lar·ce·ny / lär sə nē/ n pl nies [modification of Anglo French larcine theft, from Old French larrecin, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron latro mercenary soldier, brigand]: the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with … Law dictionary
Financial crimes — are defined as a crime against property, involving the unlawful conversion of property belonging to another to one’s own personal use and benefit. Financial crimes often involve fraud. Financial crimes are carried out via check and credit card… … Wikipedia
Trespass — Unlawful entry redirects here. For the 1992 film, see Unlawful Entry (film). For other uses, see Trespass (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
