 peculation |
||
| 1. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else | |
| Synonyms: | defalcation misapplication misappropriation embezzlement | |
| Related terms: | larceny raid plunderage embezzle | |
| Similar spelling: |
peculate peculator |
|
