Defalcations

/ˌdɛfəlˈkeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of defalcation; multiple instances of embezzlement or illegal taking of entrusted money or property.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'defalcation' using '-s'. Each defalcation represents a separate instance of financial crime, though they may be committed by the same person over time.

Kelly Says

When investigators uncover 'defalcations,' they're often looking at patterns—a dishonest employee might have made hundreds of small withdrawals over years, and each one technically counts as a separate defalcation.

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