Peculation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003684",
  "term": "Peculation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The fraudulent appropriation of money or property entrusted to one's care, particularly public funds by a public official. This form of embezzlement involves the illegal taking of assets that the individual was authorized to manage but not to convert for personal use. Peculation is a criminal offense, and a conviction can result in imprisonment, fines, and a requirement to make restitution for the stolen funds.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/peculation/"
}