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"Embezzlement" IS the legal word for it... unless you are looking for the phrase "Larceny After Trust" which is another applicable charge in some jurisdictions.

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The term that applies to the embezzlement of money held in trust is "trust theft" or "fiduciary theft." This refers to the illegal act of misappropriating funds or assets that have been entrusted to someone's care, such as a trustee or executor. Trust theft typically involves a breach of fiduciary duty and is considered a serious financial crime.

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