English dictionary

defalcation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the sum of money that is misappropriated

noun.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

noun.act

Synonyms embezzlement misapplication misappropriation peculation

Source: WordNet 3.0
A lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit. Specifically: Reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim; set- off.

noun

Source: webster1913