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embezzlement in German

embezzlement in German is Unterschlagung, Veruntreuung — embezzlement means the crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.

embezzlement in German

Unterschlagung
noun
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
Veruntreuung
noun
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

What does "embezzlement" mean?

  1. noun The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
    "The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account."

embezzlement in a sentence

  • The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account.
  • The charity collapsed following a scandal involving embezzlement by its treasurer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embezzlement" in German?

"embezzlement" in German is Unterschlagung, Veruntreuung. embezzlement means: The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.

How do you use "embezzlement" in a sentence?

Example: "The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account." In German, "embezzlement" is Unterschlagung, Veruntreuung.

Are there other ways to say "embezzlement" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "embezzlement": Unterschlagung, Veruntreuung.

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