171

Portuguese

Etymology

From the Brazilian Penal Code, Title II, Chapter VI, Art. 171, about embezzlement.

Noun

171 m (uncountable)

1. (Brazil, slang) embezzlement, or a person who commits such a crime

   Synonym: estelionato

2. (Brazil, slang, by extension) any crook or criminal

   Synonyms: criminoso, bandido

Further reading

• Estelionato on the Portuguese Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^pt