Associations to the word «Peculation»

Wiktionary

PECULATION, noun. (legal) (chiefly historical) The wrongful appropriation or embezzlement of shared or public property, usually by a person entrusted with the guardianship of that property.

Dictionary definition

PECULATION, noun. The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.

Wise words

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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