/ˈdiːfælkeɪt/ – verb
Definition: tham ô, biển thủ.
A more thorough explanation: Defalcate is a legal term that means to misappropriate or embezzle funds entrusted to one’s care. It refers to the act of unlawfully taking or using money or property that has been entrusted to someone for safekeeping or management.
Example: The accountant was found guilty of defalcating company funds for personal use.
