noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
unauthorized use; misappropriation of information
Rare formal term for using something without permission, especially information obtained through one's position. Often used in legal or bureaucratic contexts.
公務員が職務上知り得た情報を窃用することは許されない。
A public official must not misappropriate information obtained in the course of their duties.
Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.