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peculations

peculations is the plural of peculation.

Meaning of peculation

Noun

peculation (countable and uncountable, plural peculations)

  1. (historical) The wrongful appropriation or embezzlement of shared or public property, usually by a person entrusted with the guardianship of that property.
    • [The Chief Magistrate] might pervert his administration into a scheme of peculation or oppression.1787, “Impeachment of the Executive, [20 July] 1787,” Founders Online, National Archives; Original source: The Papers of James Madison, vol. 10, 27 May 1787–3 March 1788, ed. Robert A. Rutland...

Questions about peculations

What is peculations the plural of?
Peculations is the plural of peculation.

Words near peculations in the dictionary

  1. peculate
  2. peculated
  3. peculates
  4. peculating
  5. peculation
  6. peculations
  7. peculator
  8. peculators
  9. peculia
  10. peculiar
  11. peculiar institution

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