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PECULATUS

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. The offense of stealing or embezzling the public money. Hence the common English word “peculation,” but “embezzlement” is_ the proper legal term. 4 Bl. Comm. 121, 122,
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.