defalcate

• Veralteter Begriff für die unrechtmäßige Verwendung oder Veruntreuung von Geldern, insbesondere öffentlicher Mittel; Begehung einer Unterschlagung.

An obsolete verb meaning to misuse or embezzle funds, especially public money; to commit defalcation.

1. Embezzle or misappropriate fundsC2formallegal

   To fraudulently take or use money or property that has been entrusted to one's care, typically by an official or employee.

   Veruntreuen

   • The treasurer was found to have defalcated thousands of dollars from the charity.
   • He was arrested for defalcating funds from his employer's accounts.
   • The accountant defalcated company money to pay for personal expenses.

   Synonymeappropriateembezzlefilchmisappropriatepeculatepurloinsteal