peculation

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Synonyms: speculation, poculation, osculation, regulation, ejulation, emulation, maculation, population, nebulation, jaculation, epulation

Antonyms: speculation, poculation, osculation, regulation, ejulation, emulation, maculation, population, nebulation, jaculation, epulation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal|chiefly|historical}} The wrongful [[appropriation]] or [[embezzlement]] of shared or public [[property]], usually by a person [[entrusted]] with the [[guardianship]] of that property.

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