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embezzlement

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English

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Etymology

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From embezzle +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/, /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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embezzlement (countable and uncountable, plural embezzlements)

  1. (law, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
    Synonym: misappropriation

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