Peculation
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What Does Peculation Mean?
- 挪用
- 侵占
- 贪污
Peculation Pronunciation
/ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Peculation Definition
noun
Definition
the act of embezzling or misappropriating funds or property entrusted to one's care; embezzlement.
In ZH
挪用或侵占交给自己保管的资金或财产的行为；贪污。
How to Use Peculation in a Sentence
- The accountant was charged with peculation after the missing funds were discovered.
- He was found guilty of peculation and sentenced to five years in prison.
- Peculation often occurs in organizations where oversight is minimal.
- The scandal involved significant peculation by several high-ranking officials.
- They implemented stricter controls to prevent peculation in the department.