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  • 1. peculation
  • Peculation in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. peculation
  • Peculation in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. peculation

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

Synonyms

  • raid
  • misapplication
  • stealing
  • plunderage
  • misappropriation
  • theft
  • thieving
  • defalcation
  • embezzlement
  • larceny

Antonyms

  • grand larceny
  • defend
  • honest

Etymology

  • peculatus (Latin)

Sentences with peculation


1. Adjective
Avoidance: Before buying the land, ask the seller if it will "take a perc" or if a perc test (peculation test) has been done from the owner.

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