Defalcation and Larceny

Defalcation

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

Larceny and defalcation are semantically related. in stealing money topic. In some cases you can use "Larceny" instead a noun "Defalcation".

Nearby Word: defalcated

Larceny

Larceny noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
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Defalcation and larceny are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defalcation" instead a noun "Larceny".

Nearby Word: larcenous
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