defalcation

noun
UK: /diːˌfælˈkeɪʃən/
US: /diːˌfælˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of misusing money that has been entrusted to you, especially by stealing it.

    1. The defalcation was discovered quickly by auditors.
    2. The treasurer was charged with defalcation after a large sum went missing suggesting fraudulent defalcation.

  2. A specific instance of embezzlement or misappropriation of funds.

    1. There was a defalcation of funds last year.
    2. The company investigated several defalcations involving employee expenses defalcation, and some people were fired.

Synonyms

theft fraud

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defalcation" in English means: The act of misusing money that has been entrusted to you, especially by stealing it., A specific instance of embezzlement or misappropriation of funds..

The phonetic transcription of "defalcation" is /diːˌfælˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /diːˌfælˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defalcation": theft, fraud.

Example usage of "defalcation": "The defalcation was discovered quickly by auditors.". More examples on the page.