Definition & Meaning of "embezzlement"in English

Embezzlement

the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement after diverting company funds into personal accounts for several years.

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embezzlement

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