Noun
- 1. defalcation, sum, sum of money, amount, amount of money
- usage: the sum of money that is misappropriated
- 2. embezzlement, peculation, defalcation, misapplication, misappropriation, larceny, theft, thievery, thieving, stealing
- usage: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
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