defalcation | ||
1. | [ noun ] the sum of money that is misappropriated | |
Related terms: | sum | |
2. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else | |
Synonyms: | peculation misapplication misappropriation embezzlement | |
Related terms: | larceny raid plunderage embezzle | |
Similar spelling: |
defalcate defalcator De_Falco De_Felice |