________ is defined as the unlawful taking or misuse of property by persons, typically employees, who lawfully come into possession of the property and therefore do NOT meet the theft or larceny requirement of wrongfully obtaining the property.

A. Embezzlement
B. Extortion
C. Fraudulent making
D. False pretense


Answer: A

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