peculation
/ˌpɛkjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The act of stealing or misusing money or property that has been entrusted to one's care, especially by a person in a position of trust.
- The company's internal audit revealed widespread peculation among senior managers.
- Peculation by government officials undermines public trust.
- The scandal involved the peculation of millions of dollars from the school district.
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