malversation

Definitions of malversation
  1. noun
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
    synonyms: détournement de fonds
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    types:
    attaque, braquage
    an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
    type of:
    détournement, vol
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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