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Embezzlement

/ɛˈmbɛzəlmənt/
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(noun) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

Tom pleaded guilty to embezzlement.
Sami got busted for embezzlement.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager was arrested for the ____ of company funds last year.

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