Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index D defalcation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•fal•ca•tion Pronunciation: (dē"fal-kā'shun, -fôl-), [key] — n. Law. misappropriation of money or funds held by an official, trustee, or other fiduciary. the sum misappropriated. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: defalcation (Thesaurus) defalcate defamation TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Olympian Gods and Goddesses (Their Names & Powers) The Largest States in the U.S. by Area Current Events This Week: March 2023 Christina Rossetti: Jesus, Do I Love Thee? 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!) World Religions: What People Believe and Where ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: indolent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language