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Synonyms for peculate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pek-yuh-leyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛk yəˌleɪt



Définition of peculate

Origin :
  • 1749, from Latin peculatus, past participle of peculari "to embezzle," from peculum "private property," originally "cattle" (see peculiar). Related: Peculated; peculating; peculator.
  • verb appropriate
Example sentences :
  • No man ever paid a bribe for the handling of the public money, but to peculate from it.
  • Extract from : « The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12) » by Edmund Burke

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