peculation

Meanings

• the unauthorized taking or misappropriation of funds, property, or information

  - "The CEO was charged with peculation after millions of dollars went missing from the company."
  - "The security guard was fired and accused of peculation after it was discovered that he had been stealing office supplies for months."

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Rhymes

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pilferation , embezzlement , larceny , plunder , extortion , graft , bribery

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Variants

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peculate , peculated , peculates , peculating , peculation , peculations , peculator , peculators

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Forms

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peculation (noun), peculate (verb)

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'pecunia', meaning money or wealth

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Related Concepts

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1. embezzlement: the fraudulent appropriation of property or funds entrusted to one's care, typically by a person in a position of trust or authority.

2. larceny: the theft of property or goods, especially when the value of the property is relatively small.

3. extortion: the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through coercion or threat.

4. bribery: the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value as a means to influence the actions or decisions of a person or organization.

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Culture

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In literature and art, peculation is often portrayed as a moral failing, particularly when it involves the betrayal of trust. In some cases, however, peculation may be depicted as a necessary or even heroic act, particularly when it involves the defense of one's own or the protection of others from harm.

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