Sentence example with the word 'defalcation'

defalcation

abuse, conversion, deficiency, embezzlement, hiatus, lacuna, misappropriation, misusage, peculation, prostitution, shortcoming, want

Definition n. the sum of money that is misappropriated

Last update: June 22, 2015

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This defalcation of Billy's would cripple him, for money had flown these last few years.   [Please select]

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For Yerkes had become involved in the defalcation of the City Treasurer, Joseph P.   [Please select]

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"I've found what I think will turn out to be a big defalcation."   [Please select]

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He is a man of fine business talent, and may be able in time to do something, but his defalcation amounts to twenty thousand dollars.   [Please select]

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This was a partial eclipse to the extent of less than half the Moon’s diameter, a defalcation of light sufficient, however, to attract public notice even at 3 a.   [Please select]

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