peculate
/ˈpɛkjəˌleɪt/
verb
- To steal or misuse money or property that has been entrusted to one's care, especially by a person in a position of trust.
- The accountant was fired after attempting to peculate company assets.
- The treasurer was caught trying to peculate funds from the charity.
- It is a serious crime for a public official to peculate taxpayer money.
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