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Definition of Peculation
1. Noun. The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
Exact synonyms: Defalcation, Embezzlement, Misapplication, Misappropriation
Specialized synonyms: Raid, Plunderage
Generic synonyms: Larceny, Stealing, Theft, Thievery, Thieving
Derivative terms: Defalcate, Embezzle, Misappropriate, Peculate
Specialized synonyms: Raid, Plunderage
Generic synonyms: Larceny, Stealing, Theft, Thievery, Thieving
Derivative terms: Defalcate, Embezzle, Misappropriate, Peculate
Definition of Peculation
1. n. The act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding the public by appropriating to one's own use the money or goods intrusted to one's care for management or disbursement; embezzlement.
Definition of Peculation
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