Defalcation and Embezzlement

Defalcation

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

Embezzlement is a synonym for defalcation. In some cases you can use "Embezzlement" instead a noun "Defalcation". popular alternative

Nearby Word: defalcated

Embezzlement

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

Defalcation is a synonym for embezzlement in peculation topic. You can use "Defalcation" instead a noun "Embezzlement", if it concerns topics such as misappropriation, stealing money. formal substitute

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