embezzlement
/ɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/
noun
- The act of stealing money or property that you have been trusted to manage, especially from your employer or an organization.
- The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to prison.
- The charity's board implemented new rules to prevent embezzlement.
- Embezzlement can destroy a small business if the stolen funds are not recovered.
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