171

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From the Brazilian Penal Code, Title II, Chapter VI, Art. 171, about embezzlement.

Noun

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171 m (uncountable)

  1. (Brazil, slang) embezzlement, or a person who commits such a crime
    Synonym: estelionato
  2. (Brazil, slang, by extension) any crook or criminal
    Synonyms: criminoso, bandido

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