How Do You Spell DEFALCATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈalke͡ɪt] (IPA)

Defalcate (/dɪˈfæl.keɪt/) is a verb that means to embezzle or misappropriate funds, often used in legal contexts. The word is spelled with a prefix ‘de-’ which means away or from, and ‘falcate’ which means hook-shaped or curved. The pronunciation of this word is phonetically transcribed as ‘dih-fal-keyt’. This word may not be commonly used in everyday conversations, but is often utilized in legal or financial settings for its specific meaning. Proper spelling of this word is important for clear communication in such settings.

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DEFALCATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Defalcate is a verb that is mainly used in legal and financial contexts, and it refers to the act of embezzling or misappropriating funds or assets that one is entrusted with. When someone defalcates, they fraudulently divert or misuse money or property that they have been given custody of, typically for their personal gain. This action constitutes a breach of trust or fiduciary duty, as it involves the illegal conversion or misapplication of funds that belong to others.

    Defalcation can occur in various settings, such as in business or governmental organizations, where individuals in positions of authority, such as executives, managers, or public officials, have access to funds or assets. The act usually involves intentionally manipulating financial records or transactions to hide the theft and cover up the misappropriation.

    The consequences for defalcation can be severe, as it is considered a criminal offense in many jurisdictions. If caught and convicted, the offender may face criminal charges, imprisonment, fines, and may be required to fully restore the misappropriated funds. Additionally, civil penalties may also be imposed as a means of compensating the victims who suffered financial harm.

    Defalcate belongs to a specific terminology related to financial crimes, serving as a concise and precise term to describe the fraudulent act of appropriating entrusted resources for personal gain.

  2. To take away; to deduct; to abstract a part, used chiefly of money and accounts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DEFALCATE

The word "defalcate" comes from Latin roots. It can be traced back to the Latin verb "defalcare", which means "to clip off" or "to deduct". This verb is derived from the combination of "de" (meaning "off" or "away") and "falx" (meaning "sickle" or "scythe"). In English, "defalcate" initially appeared in the 17th century, referring to the act of embezzling or misappropriating funds.

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Conjugate verb Defalcate

CONDITIONAL

I would defalcate
you would defalcate
he/she/it would defalcate
we would defalcate
they would defalcate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be defalcating
you would be defalcating
he/she/it would be defalcating
we would be defalcating
they would be defalcating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have defalcate
you would have defalcate
he/she/it would have defalcate
we would have defalcate
they would have defalcate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been defalcating
you would have been defalcating
he/she/it would have been defalcating
we would have been defalcating
they would have been defalcating

FUTURE

I will defalcate
you will defalcate
he/she/it will defalcate
we will defalcate
they will defalcate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be defalcating
you will be defalcating
he/she/it will be defalcating
we will be defalcating
they will be defalcating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have defalcated
you will have defalcated
he/she/it will have defalcated
we will have defalcated
they will have defalcated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been defalcating
you will have been defalcating
he/she/it will have been defalcating
we will have been defalcating
they will have been defalcating

IMPERATIVE

you defalcate
we let´s defalcate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to defalcate

PAST

I defalcated
you defalcated
he/she/it defalcated
we defalcated
they defalcated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was defalcating
you were defalcating
he/she/it was defalcating
we were defalcating
they were defalcating

PAST PARTICIPLE

defalcated

PAST PERFECT

I had defalcated
you had defalcated
he/she/it had defalcated
we had defalcated
they had defalcated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been defalcating
you had been defalcating
he/she/it had been defalcating
we had been defalcating
they had been defalcating

PRESENT

I defalcate
you defalcate
he/she/it defalcates
we defalcate
they defalcate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am defalcating
you are defalcating
he/she/it is defalcating
we are defalcating
they are defalcating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

defalcating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have defalcated
you have defalcated
he/she/it has defalcated
we have defalcated
they have defalcated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been defalcating
you have been defalcating
he/she/it has been defalcating
we have been defalcating
they have been defalcating
I would have defalcated
we would have defalcated
you would have defalcated
he/she/it would have defalcated
they would have defalcated

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