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Grammar : Noun
Spell : dee-fal-key-shuh n, -fawl-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdi fælˈkeɪ ʃən, -fɔl-



Definition of defalcation

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Medieval Latin defalcationem (nominative defalcatio), noun of action from past participle stem of defalcare, from de- + Latin falx, falcem "sickle, scythe, pruning hook."
  • As in inadequacy : noun shortage, defect, inability
  • As in bankruptcy : noun inability to pay debts
  • As in shortage : noun deficiency
  • As in scantiness : noun shortage
  • As in scantness : noun shortage
  • As in scarceness : noun shortage
  • As in underage : noun shortage
  • As in deficiency : noun imperfection, inadequacy
  • As in deficit : noun shortage of something needed, required
  • As in embezzlement : noun stealing money, often from employer
Example sentences :
  • But nothing yet concerning the defalcation and disappearance of Angelo Puma.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Evidently there had been a defalcation on rather a large scale.
  • Extract from : « Miss Mehetabel's Son » by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
  • The rumor of Elijah's defalcation had not disturbed Seymour seriously.
  • Extract from : « The Vision of Elijah Berl » by Frank Lewis Nason
  • And with all this there was a defalcation traceable to Hope Mills or the Eastmans.
  • Extract from : « Hope Mills » by Amanda M. Douglas
  • The steward set it on fire to conceal the defalcation in the crop.
  • Extract from : « Black Diamonds » by Mr Jkai
  • I knew all about the defalcation from my father just after the meeting.
  • Extract from : « The Quality of Mercy » by W. D. Howells
  • Did you read the account of the defalcation in the Events—when it first came out?
  • Extract from : « The Quality of Mercy » by W. D. Howells
  • The letter purported to be an excuse for the writer's own defalcation.
  • Extract from : « The Duke's Children » by Anthony Trollope
  • But a defalcation which occurred immediately afterwards was worse.
  • Extract from : « The Duke's Children » by Anthony Trollope
  • Because of the defalcation of her lawyer, she is in financial straits.
  • Extract from : « Dramatic Technique » by George Pierce Baker

Synonyms for defalcation

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