† depecuˈlationObs. [n. of action f.prec.: see -ation.] Plunder by peculation (esp. by an official). 1623Cockeram, Depeculation, robbing of the common⁓wealth.1651Hobbes Leviath. ii. xxvii. 160 Robbery and Depeculation of the Publique treasure, or Revenues.1656in Blount Glossogr.