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embezzlement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | defalcation, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation |
| Type of | stealing, thievery, thieving, larceny, theft |
| Has types | plunderage, raid |
| Derivation | embezzle |
Examples of embezzlement
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Manor founder and co-owner Mary Rudolph says she fired the embezzlement suspect.
From the charlotteobserver.com
He pleaded guilty to embezzlement by a public official and misconduct in office.
From the freep.com
Clifford now faces 12 embezzlement charges in the indictment made public Friday.
From the stltoday.com
And he was fired from a job at an area bank after being accused of embezzlement.
From the sacbee.com
It is not at all certain, however, that he will be found guilty of embezzlement.
From the time.com
Hardly a week goes by without the report of a large-scale embezzlement or graft.
From the time.com
Moments after, the patriarch is arrested for embezzlement of the company funds.
From the forbes.com
Ann Pettway is on probation because of a conviction for attempted embezzlement.
From the bostonherald.com
The 65-year-old Webster was indicted on charges of embezzlement and exploitation.
From the newsobserver.com
- The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
- (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"
- (embezzled) taken for your own use in violation of a trust; "the banker absconded with embezzled funds"
- Embezzlement is the act of dishonestly appropriating or secreting assets by one or more individuals to whom such assets have been entrusted.
- The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner
- (embezzle) To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from one's employer
- (Embezzle) The illegal transfer of money or property that, although possessed legally by the embezzler, is diverted to the embezzler personally by his or her fraudulent action. ...
- (embezzle) to wronfully use for one's benefit
- The fraudulent use of money or property, which has been entrusted to one's care.
