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peculation

noun

/ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.

The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.

embezzlement, theft, misappropriation, fraud

restitution, repayment

accused of peculation, case of peculation, peculation scandal

the day before today

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The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

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