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peculatus

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A quick definition of peculatus:

Term: PECULATUS

Definition: Peculatus is a Latin term used in Roman law to describe the act of stealing or embezzling public funds. It is also known as peculation. This means taking money that belongs to the government and using it for personal gain. It is similar to stealing from a bank or a store, but the victim is the government and the people it serves.

Related term: FURTUM(1)

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Peculatus (pek-y-lay-tus) is a Latin term used in Roman law to describe the act of stealing or embezzling public funds. It is also known as peculation. This offense is similar to theft, but it specifically involves taking money or property that belongs to the government or public.

Example: A government official who takes money from the public treasury for personal use is committing peculatus. For instance, if a city council member uses public funds to pay for their personal expenses, they are guilty of peculation.

Explanation: The example illustrates how peculatus is committed when a person in a position of authority misuses public funds for their own benefit. This act is considered a serious offense because it involves stealing from the government, which is responsible for using public funds to provide services and benefits to the community. Peculatus is a form of corruption that undermines the trust and integrity of public institutions.

peccavi | peculiar

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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