Defalcation(noun)
Misappropriation of funds; the act of illegally taking money that you were trusted to manage, or failing to account for it.
Hindi meaning:गबन / धन का दुरुपयोग
Synonyms: Embezzlement, Misappropriation, Fraud, Pilferage
Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Restitution, Accountability
Example: An internal audit uncovered defalcation of public funds by the cashier.
Trick to remember: Defalcation = “default + allocation” vibe — jab allocated paisa default karke apne pocket me chala jaye (trust tod kar).
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