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Theft

Stealing, robbery

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theft
Religion; Catholic church

Unjustly taking and keeping the property of another, against the reasonable will of the owner (2408). Stealing is a violation of the seventh commandment of God, "You shall not ...

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Legal services; General law

stealing, robbery

theft
Language; Dictionaries

The act of stealing; specifically, the felonious taking and removing of personal property, with an intent to deprive the rightful owner of the same; larceny.

theft
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Unlawful act of taking property.

theft
Law; Legal services; General law

Stealing of any kind. In many states, various common law crimes involving stealing, such as larceny and embezzlement, have been merged into a single offense called theft.

theft
Law enforcement; Crime & punishment

1. The act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny. 2. An instance of this. 3. Archaic. something stolen.

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