Meaning Of The Word Peculate

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peculate in American English
to steal or misuse (money or property entrusted to one's care, esp. public funds); embezzle
to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle

peculate in British English
verb: to appropriate or embezzle (public money)

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