embezzlement

Word parts

embezzle + -ment

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ or /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular embezzlement

Plural embezzlements

1. (law) (business) Embezzlement is the theft of funds that was placed in their trust from their employer.

Related words

• embezzle