peculation (Meaning)
peculation (n)
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
peculation (n.)
The act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding the public by appropriating to one's own use the money or goods intrusted to one's care for management or disbursement; embezzlement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peculation
FAQs About the word peculation
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone elseThe act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding t
stealing, misapplication, thievery, larceny, robbery, embezzling, misappropriation,embezzlement, graft, pilfering
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The politician was charged with peculation for embezzling millions of dollars from the city treasury.
The company executive was found guilty of peculation after diverting funds to his own offshore accounts.
The charitable organization's finances were plagued by peculation, with several board members misappropriating donations.
The university president was accused of peculation for using university funds to purchase a luxury home for himself.
