Peculation

//pɛkjʊˈleɪʃən//

Word Type

Noun

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

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Context

historical legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

; embezzlement larceny misappropriation stealing theft thievery thieving

Related Terms

corruption corruptocracy kleptocracy peculate peculator venality

Related Terms

appropriation embezzlement entrusted guardianship peculate peculator property

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