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embezzlement
" Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere. It is regrettably the way human nature functions, whether we like it or not. What successful economies do is keep it to a minimum. No one has ever eliminated any of that stuff."
Alan Greenspan

Meaning of "embezzlement" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF EMBEZZLEMENT

ɪmˈbɛz əlmənt


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMBEZZLEMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Embezzlement is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EMBEZZLEMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is the act of dishonestly withholding assets for the purpose of conversion of such assets by one or more individuals to whom such assets have been entrusted, to be held and/or used for other purposes. Embezzlement is a kind of financial fraud. For instance, a lawyer could embezzle funds from clients' trust accounts, a financial advisor could embezzle funds from investors, or a person could embezzle funds from his or her spouse. Embezzlement may range from the very minor in nature, involving only small amounts, to the immense, involving large sums and sophisticated schemes. More often than not, embezzlement is performed in a manner that is premeditated, systematic and/or methodical, with the explicit intent to conceal the activities from other individuals, usually because it is being done without the other individuals' knowledge or consent. Often it involves the trusted individual embezzling only a small proportion or fraction of the total of the funds or resources he/she receives or controls; in an attempt to minimize the risk of the detection of the misallocation of the funds or resources. When successful, embezzlements continue for years without detection.

Definition of embezzlement in the English dictionary

The definition of embezzlement in the dictionary is the conversion of money or property entrusted to one fraudulently to one's own use.

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Synonyms and antonyms of embezzlement in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EMBEZZLEMENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «embezzlement» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «embezzlement» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMBEZZLEMENT

Find out the translation of embezzlement to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of embezzlement from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «embezzlement» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

挪用公款
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

desfalco
570 millions of speakers
en

English

embezzlement
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

गबन
380 millions of speakers
ar

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الاختلاس
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

хищение
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

desvio de fundos
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

আত্মসাৎ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

détournement de fonds
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Penyelewengan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Unterschlagung
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

横領
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

횡령
85 millions of speakers
jv

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Penggalian
85 millions of speakers
vi

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sự thụt kết
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

மோசடி
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

अपहार
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

ihtilâs
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

appropriazione indebita
65 millions of speakers
pl

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malwersacji
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

розкрадання
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

deturnare de fonduri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπεξαίρεσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verduistering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förskingring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underslag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of embezzlement

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about embezzlement

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QUOTES WITH «EMBEZZLEMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word embezzlement.
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Alan Greenspan
Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere. It is regrettably the way human nature functions, whether we like it or not. What successful economies do is keep it to a minimum. No one has ever eliminated any of that stuff.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMBEZZLEMENT»

Discover the use of embezzlement in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to embezzlement and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Embezzlement: A True Crime Story
Kevin and Paul must find a way to pay off the mob, cover their tracks, and balance their chaotic lives. Embezzlement tells the true story of how this convicted felon became the Christian CPA and financial counselor that he is today.
Kevin Cross, 2010
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Preventing Corporate Embezzlement
A professional reference offering practical tools for detecting and combatting embezzlement. Useful checklists and forms are included together with how-to advice on avoiding lawsuits by practicing preventive law.
Paul D. Shaw, Jack Bologna, 2000
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Hands in the Till: Embezzlement of Public Monies in Mississippi
This book reports on thirty-seven cases that demonstrate how and why embezzlement occurs, how it is discovered and investigated, and how the state's justice system deals with perpetrators.
James R. Crockett, 2007
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Policies and Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement: ...
Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement offers provocative new strategies to deal with this ongoing dilemma and serves as a road map to reduce financial dishonesty in the workplace.
Edward J. McMillan, 2006
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Investigating White-collar Crime: Embezzlement and Financial ...
The 11 chapters of this book are intended to assist police investigators in obtaining the evidence required to prove the distinctive criminal elements of embezzlement and fraud.
Howard E. Williams, 2006
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Cengage Advantage Books: Fundamentals of Business Law: ...
Embezzlement When a person who is entrusted with another person's property or money fraudulently appropriates it, embezzlement occurs. Typically, embezzlement is carried out by an employee who steals funds. Banks are particularly ...
Roger Miller, Gaylord Jentz, 2009
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Criminal Investigation
The person decides to convert the vehicle to personal use and does not return it. This is fraudulent appropriation of property. Motor vehicle embezzlement can also occur under rental or lease agreements or when private persons let someone ...
Kären Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, 2009
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Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement: A ...
A Practical Guide Stephen Pedneault. (typically payable to the business), individuals divert these payments and conceal their diversion within the accounts receivable system. The diverted checks are then converted to cash; the prevailing  ...
Stephen Pedneault, 2010
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Criminology For Dummies
In a nutshell, embezzlement is the act of stealing from your employer. Some people may debate whether embezzlement can really be considered a white- collar crime because it occurs so widely across the socioeconomic spectrum.
Steven Briggs, 2011
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Fraud Examination
Employee embezzlement—perpetrator is a company or an organization employee. b. Vendor fraud—perpetrator is a vendor of the company or an organization. c. Customer fraud—perpetrator is a customer of the company or an organization ...
W. Albrecht, Conan Albrecht, Chad Albrecht, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMBEZZLEMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term embezzlement is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chicana Service Action Center executives charged with …
The president of Chicana Service Action Center and two top executives were charged with embezzlement and conspiracy in court Wednesday. «KABC-TV, Jul 15»
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Connecticut ex-fire chief faces trial on embezzlement charges
NEW HAVEN >> A trial is beginning Thursday in U.S. district court in New Haven for a former Middlebury fire chief charged with embezzling ... «Torrington Register Citizen, Jul 15»
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Arunachal CM denies embezzlement of Central fund
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today dismissed allegations of opposition BJP over embezzlement of public funds amounting to ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Man wanted in embezzlement case held
Dat was one of the key offenders in an embezzlement case that was unveiled five years ago at the Vinashin Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd or ... «Viet Nam News, Jul 15»
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Former school official pleads guilty to embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The former finance director for the Jackson Public Schools has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. According to multiple ... «Education Week, Jul 15»
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Biloxi police asking for public's help in embezzlement case
COURTESY OF THE BILOXI POLICE DEPARTMENT A surveillance image of the alleged vehicle used in an embezzlement crime in Biloxi. «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
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Additional restitution for Berrien Co. commissioner sentenced for …
The original criminal charge failed against Wooley involved embezzlement over $100,000. Today it was revealed that Wooley took ... «WNDU-TV, Jul 15»
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Court Validates $20 Million Award by Beis Din Panel for …
... million arbitration award issued by a Jewish religious court against a former executive of a Jewish charity under indictment for embezzlement. «Jewish Business News, Jul 15»
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Ex-Sal. Oppenheim bankers sentenced in embezzlement case
Four former Sal. Oppenheim senior bankers have been sentenced for embezzlement, one is going to jail. Risky investments that came to a ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
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Court Validates $20M Award by Beis Din Panel for Embezzlement
A Brooklyn Commercial Division judge has confirmed a $20 million arbitration award issued by a Jewish religious court against a former ... «New York Law Journal, Jul 15»
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