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Glossary term

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is the act of wrongfully taking or misusing money or property that one has been trusted to manage or control. It typically occurs in workplace settings where employees or officials divert funds for personal use. Embezzlement is a serious financial crime that violates trust and is punishable by law.

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