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defalcation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | embezzlement, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation |
| Type of | thieving, larceny, stealing, theft, thievery |
| Has types | plunderage, raid |
| Derivation | defalcate |
defalcation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | amount, sum, amount of money, sum of money |
Examples of defalcation
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The Company recently became aware of a possible material defalcation at its MetaBank subsidiary.
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He charged mismanagement of state government by Democrats, citing Tate's defalcation as evidence.
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They decided that they had to share a collective responsibility for not having discovered the defalcation earlier.
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Waiving your right to repaiment before even making the loan is criminal defalcation, unless you are dealing with your own money.
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In the same filing, it was also announced that the Company is currently investigating a possible material defalcation at its MetaBank subsidiary.
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The Company is continuing its investigation of the alleged defalcation, and will consult with its new independent accountant to determine the appropriate financial statement treatment.
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It's no surprise that enabling a wolf to count your chickens, especially when Hollywood stars got lots of chickens, is going to result in defalcation of funds.
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- The sum of money that is misappropriated
- Embezzlement: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- (defalcate) embezzle: appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use; "The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family"
- The act of cancelling part of a claim by deducting a smaller claim which the claimant owes to the defendant; embezzlement
- (defalcate) To misappropriate funds; to embezzle
- 1. Defaulting on a debt or other obligation such to account for public or trust funds. Usually used in the context of public officials. 2. ...
- Noun - 1. embezzlement 2. a lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit; specifically: reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim 3. that which is lopped off, diminished, or abated
- A term used by lawyers when describing company funds that have been misappropriated.
