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- [dee-fal-key-shuh n, -fawl-]
- /ˌdi fælˈkeɪ ʃən, -fɔl-/
- /diːfælˈkeɪʃn/
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- [dee-fal-key-shuh n, -fawl-]
- /ˌdi fælˈkeɪ ʃən, -fɔl-/
Definitions of defalcation word
- noun defalcation the amount embezzled 3
- noun defalcation misappropriation of money or funds held by an official, trustee, or other fiduciary. 1
- noun defalcation the sum misappropriated. 1
- noun defalcation (legal) The act of cancelling part of a claim by deducting a smaller claim which the claimant owes to the defendant. 1
- noun defalcation embezzlement 1
- noun defalcation money embezzled 1
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Origin of defalcation
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English: deduction from wages (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin dēfalcātiōn- (stem of dēfalcātiō) a taking away, equivalent to dēfalcāt(us) (see defalcate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Defalcation
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defalcation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defalcation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defalcation
noun defalcation
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- liquidation — the process of realizing upon assets and of discharging liabilities in concluding the affairs of a business, estate, etc.
- disaster — a calamitous event, especially one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure.
- insolvency — the condition of being insolvent; bankruptcy.
- default — If a person, company, or country defaults on something that they have legally agreed to do, such as paying some money or doing a piece of work before a particular time, they fail to do it.
Antonyms for defalcation
noun defalcation
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
- richness — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
Top questions with defalcation
- what does defalcation mean?
- what distinguishes management fraud from a defalcation?
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