mid-15c., from Medieval Latin defalcationem (nominative defalcatio), noun of action from past participle stem of defalcare, from de- + Latin falx, falcem "sickle, scythe, pruning hook" (see falcate).
双语例句
1. Scientific Definition of " Defalcation Without Return " and " Defalcation Turning to Embezzlement "
科学界定 “ 挪用公款不退还 ” 与 “ 挪用转化为贪污 ”
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2. The bank lost money by the defalcation of the cashier.
