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

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peculation

pectose
pectose
pectoses
pectosic
pectostraca
pectous
pectus
pectus
pectus carinatum
pectus excavatum
pectus recurvatum
peculate
peculated
peculates
peculating
peculation (current term)
peculations
peculator
peculators
peculia
peculiar
peculiar
peculiar(a)
peculiarities
peculiarity
peculiarly
peculiars
peculiar velocity
peculium
pecuniarily

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