Defalcation word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "defalcation" word

[noun] the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
[noun] the sum of money that is misappropriated

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\De`fal*ca"tion\, n. [LL. defalcatio: cf. F. d['e]falcation.] 1. A lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit. Specifically: Reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim; set- off. --Abbott. 2. That which is lopped off, diminished, or abated. 3. An abstraction of money, etc., by an officer or agent having it in trust; an embezzlement.

Synonyms for defalcation

embezzlement, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation

Related terms: break, decline, default, defect, deficiency, gap, inadequacy, insufficiency, interval, lacuna, misemployment, missing link, pilfering, poor stewardship, poverty, scant, scantiness, scarceness, slackness, underage, violation, want

The fun area, different aproach to word »defalcation«

Let's analyse "defalcation" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITACLAFED. Average typing speed for these characters is 3065 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ..-. .- .-.. -.-. .- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: defalcation: 5 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 22, reduced: 22 . and the final result is Twenty-Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: defalcation: 4 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 45, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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