Defalcated: meaning, definitions and examples
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defalcated
[ dɪˈfæl.keɪ.tɪd ]
financial misconduct
Defalcated refers to the act of misappropriating or embezzling funds that were entrusted to someone. Typically used in legal or financial contexts, it describes situations where money has been illegally taken or misused by an individual in a position of trust. The term often implies a breach of fiduciary duty, leading to legal repercussions for the individual involved. Defalcation can occur in various settings, including businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations.
Synonyms
embezzled, misappropriated, misused.
Examples of usage
- The accountant was arrested for defalcated funds.
- The company suffered significant losses due to the defalcated assets.
- Investigations revealed that several accounts had been defalcated over the years.
- The board had to address the issue of defalcated donations.
Translations
Translations of the word "defalcated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfalcar
🇮🇳 धन की हेराफेरी करना
🇩🇪 veruntreut
🇮🇩 penggelapan
🇺🇦 розкрадений
🇵🇱 defraudacja
🇯🇵 横領された
🇫🇷 dérober
🇪🇸 desviado
🇹🇷 zimmetine geçirmek
🇰🇷 횡령된
🇸🇦 اختلاس
🇨🇿 zpronevěra
🇸🇰 zpronevery
🇨🇳 挪用
🇸🇮 prikrajati
🇮🇸 svik
🇰🇿 бұзушылық
🇬🇪 გაფლანგვა
🇦🇿 müsadir etmək
🇲🇽 desfalco
Etymology
The word 'defalcated' originates from the verb 'defalcate', which stems from the Latin word 'defalcare', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to deduct'. The prefix 'de-' indicates removal, while 'falcare' relates to cutting. The term began to emerge in English in the early 19th century, particularly within legal and financial discussions. As the complexity of financial transactions grew with the rise of modern banking and accounting practices, the need for a term that encapsulates the wrongful taking of money in a trusted position became significant. Over time, 'defalcation' and its derivative 'defalcated' have been increasingly used in legal documents and discussions surrounding financial crimes, emphasizing the severity and consequences of such actions.