Defalcation

/[ˌdɛfəɫˈkeɪʃən]/

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The word "defalcation" can be used as a noun.

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amount amount of money larceny stealing sum sum of money theft thievery thieving

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defalcate falcate

Related Terms

cancel defalcate embezzlement falcate

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