Defalcation

Pronunciation: /dɪˌfælˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of defalcation

noun the act of embezzling funds or property entrusted to one's care

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about a defalcation at the local bank.

A2 The company's accountant was arrested for defalcation.

B1 The defalcation of funds was discovered during the audit.

B2 The CEO was implicated in a massive defalcation scheme.

C1 The defalcation of company funds led to a major financial crisis.

C2 The defalcation scandal rocked the business world.

Examples of defalcation in a Sentence

formal The company discovered a defalcation in their accounting department.

informal There was some defalcation going on with the funds at the office.

slang I heard there was a defalcation scam happening at the bank.

figurative His defalcation of responsibilities led to the project's failure.

Grammatical Forms of defalcation

• past tense: defalcated
• plural: defalcations
• comparative: more defalcated
• superlative: most defalcated
• present tense: defalcates
• future tense: will defalcate
• perfect tense: has defalcated
• continuous tense: is defalcating
• singular: defalcation
• positive degree: defalcation
• infinitive: to defalcate
• gerund: defalcating
• participle: defalcating

Origin and Evolution of defalcation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'defalcation' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'defalcare' which means to cut off or lop away.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the financial context to refer to the embezzlement of funds, the meaning of 'defalcation' has evolved to also encompass the act of withholding or deducting money that is owed.