DEFALCATION


Meaning of DEFALCATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ d ē - ˌ fal- ' k ā -sh ə n, ˌ d ē - ˌ fo ̇ l-, di-; ˌ de-f ə l-

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 archaic : DEDUCTION

2 : the act or an instance of embezzling

3 : a failure to meet a promise or an expectation

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