peculation
UKpekjuleiʃən
معنی فارسی
دزدي ، اختلاس ، دستبرد در مال دولت
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Latin 'peculatus', past participle of 'peculari' (to embezzle), from 'peculium' (private property).
مثال
- The treasurer was arrested for peculation of company funds.
- The government launched an investigation into the alleged peculation of public funds.
- Peculation is a serious offense that can result in criminal charges.
ترکیبهای رایج
Alleged peculation Prevent peculation Investigate peculation
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
مترادفها
noun
Embezzlement, pilfering, theft.