I believe that he wasn't saying that you misspelt the word, he was saying that infringement does not equal 'stealing.' Infringement is probably within the scop

I believe that he wasn't saying that you misspelt the word, he was saying that infringement does not equal 'stealing.' Infringement is probably within the scope of appropriation which is the number 2 definition you listed, but maybe it shouldn't be. Conflating real theft with copyright infringement is confusing, and unnecessary. If I've misinterpreted anything then please ignore.