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.
C
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