What term describes dealing with property contrary to specified constraints (A) through (D)?

• A. Fraud
• B. Unauthorized disposal
• C. Misuse
• D. Theft

Answer: (C)

Dealing with property contrary to specified constraints is misuse. Constraints define how the property may be used or handled, and acting outside those rules amounts to improper or prohibited use. For example, if a contract limits a property’s use to business purposes, using it for personal reasons would be misuse. Fraud involves deceiving to obtain something, theft involves taking property to deprive the owner, and unauthorized disposal focuses on disposing of property without permission. Misuse best captures the idea of handling or using property in a way that violates the given constraints.