defalcate
[ˈdɛfəɫkeɪt]
Meanings
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verb
A act of embezzlement or misappropriation of funds.
- "Companies have been defalcating millions of dollars from their clients for years."
- "The CEO was defalcating company funds to pay for his lavish lifestyle."
Variants
List of all variants of defalcate that leads to same resultdefalcate , defalcated , defalcates , defalcating , defalcator , defalcators
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin defalcatus, meaning 'embezzler' or 'defraud'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Defalcation was a common problem in ancient Rome, leading to the creation of the first auditing firms.
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The term 'defalcate' comes from the Latin word for 'to rob' or 'to plunder'.
Related Concepts
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embezzlement: The act of taking and using someone else's property for one's own benefit, especially by a person to whom it has been entrusted.
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fraud: An intentional deception or misrepresentation made by someone to secure an unfair or unlawful advantage.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Defalcation is a serious financial crime and has been the subject of numerous literary works, movies, and news stories.
How to Memorize "defalcate"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of taking money from a company or organization and using it for personal gain.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of stealing or misappropriating funds.
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mnemonics
- Remember the phrase 'defalcate' means to 'defraud' or 'embezzle'.
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