defalcation

Definitions of "defalcation"
  1. The act of not accounting for or paying money that has been entrusted to a person
  2. The failure to fulfill a responsibility or a promise given
How to use "defalcation" in a sentence
  1. The finance manager was accused of defalcation after an audit revealed missing funds.
  2. His defalcation of the company's earnings led to a serious legal case.
  3. Defalcation charges can have severe consequences, including loss of professional standing and potential incarceration.

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