Defalcate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈdɛfəɫkeɪt] · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Defalcate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To misappropriate funds; to embezzle.
Meaning
(intransitive) To misappropriate funds; to embezzle.
More Meanings
- To cut off (a part of something).
- To deduct or take away (a part of income, money, rents, etc.).
Example Sentences
One would have thought the natural method in a plan of reformation vvould be, to take the preſent exiſting eſtimates as they ſtand; and then to ſhevv vvhat may be practicably and ſafely defalcated from them.
Word Forms
- defalcates
- defalcating
- defalcated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defraud, defalk, defraude, forsteal, defamate, abstract.
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