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Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “defalcation.” “defalcation (dē’fal kā’shən) n. Law. 1. Misappropriation of money held by an official or a trustee or in the accounts of an official or trustee 2. The amount of money misappropriated” According to this entry, what part of speech is the word “defalcation”?

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" defalcation (de'fal ka'shen) n. <== u see that " n " in ur sample dictionary entry....that means it is a noun.
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This word is a noun, as marked by "n"
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