Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Term "Embezzlement

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the term "embezzlement"?

• A) It is the secretive and wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of its use or possession.
• B) It is the intentional use of some sort of misrepresentation to gain an advantage over another person.
• C) It is the wrongful conversion of the property of another by one who is lawfully in possession of that property.
• D) It is the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of money or any object of value for the purpose of influencing a person's action.