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defalcation

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Definition of defalcation

as in embezzlement

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The local government had been in turmoil as members threw around allegations of embezzlement, filed lawsuits, and obtained restraining orders against each other, the outlet reported.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Jurors could not reach verdicts on 18 charges involving embezzlement, conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of embezzlement

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More than a dozen GA officers arrested The internal audit, whether of Flock cameras or other license plate readers, comes as more than a dozen law enforcement officers across Georgia have been arrested for misuse of the technology in recent weeks.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
However, a credit freeze cannot stop misuse of an existing bank or credit card account.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of misuse

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In 2021, Cloth, Creative Wealth Media and Bron were named as defendants in a suit by investor Hudson Private for misappropriation of funds and failing to repay millions due on film loans between 2017 and 2020.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 July 2026
False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of misappropriation

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The Grass Valley City Council first approved the use of ALPRs with a 5-0 vote in 2021, believing in its ability to address violent crime and retail theft.

— Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of theft

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Leedberg-Snow pleaded guilty to felony counts of solicitation to commit vital records fraud, title fraud, theft by misapplication of property and witness tampering, per the attorney general’s office.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Porter was charged with five felony counts of theft of service over $30,000 and one count of misapplication of a trust fund, which is a misdemeanor.

— Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026

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