Appropriation and Peculation

Appropriation

Appropriation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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Synonyms for Appropriation

Peculation and appropriation are semantically related In some cases you can use "Peculation" instead a noun "Appropriation".

Peculation

Peculation noun - The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
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Synonyms for Peculation

Appropriation and peculation are semantically related in stealing topic. You can use "Appropriation" instead a noun "Peculation", if it concerns topics such as stealing money.

Nearby Words: peculator, peculating
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