Unterschlagung

embezzlement; misappropriation of entrusted property

noun oon-ter-SHLAH-goong Rare

Usage Note

Unterschlagung (§ 246 StGB) occurs when someone converts another's movable property to their own use despite being entrusted with it. Unlike Diebstahl, the offender already has lawful possession of the property.

Examples

"Die Kassiererin wurde wegen Unterschlagung von Kassengeld entlassen."

Natural Translation

The cashier was dismissed for embezzling till money.

Literal Translation

The cashier was because-of embezzlement of till-money dismissed.

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