theft
the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny.
an instance of this.
Archaic. something stolen.
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Origin of theft
1Other words from theft
- an·ti·theft, adjective
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How to use theft in a sentence
Ellis informed investigators that the alleged theft made his uncle Norman and his “boys” desire to “get up on” Montgomery.
‘Sweetie Pie’s’ Murder-For-Hire Possibly Caused After $200K Stolen From Robbie Montgomery’s Home | Hope Wright | September 11, 2020 | Essence.comThe horse theft set into motion a series of events that would lead to Bill Gates being ridiculously accused of wanting to implant millions of unwitting Americans with a microchip containing the mark of the beast in 2020.
For instance, people arrested for shoplifting — charged formally with retail theft — now face misdemeanor charges unless they’re accused of stealing at least $1,000 of goods.
As Trump Calls for Law and Order, Can Chicago’s Top Prosecutor Beat the Charge That She’s Soft on Crime? | by Mick Dumke | September 4, 2020 | ProPublicaIn 2017 a jury finds Huawei guilty of “misappropriation” of trade secrets but says the theft wasn’t directed by Huawei.
A brief history of US-China espionage entanglements | Konstantin Kakaes | September 3, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThe group is responsible for keeping tabs on and reporting to leadership all manner of corporate risks, everything from protests and geopolitical crises to insider threats and trade secret theft.
After public outcry, Amazon deletes listings for 2 intelligence jobs that involved tracking ‘labor organizing threats’ | rhhackettfortune | September 1, 2020 | Fortune
In this way, inspiration becomes appropriation, which leads directly to theft and erasure.
That Kim Jong-un is behind it all—the hack, the theft, the sad red carpet.
The theft, which was over in less than a minute, took place in a North London liquor store.
In no way, he said, did Brown deserve to die for what began as petty theft.
Traitz, it should be noted, has a long criminal history that includes trafficking Oxycodone, ID fraud, theft, and more.
Bill Cosby’s Long List of Accusers (So Far): 18 Alleged Sexual Assault Victims Between 1965-2004 | Marlow Stern | November 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet it is liable for ordinary negligence in protecting passengers from loss by theft.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIt was there that she suffered the loss by theft of her valuable diamonds, through Charles Crochard, her real lover.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheAdultery is an evil only inasmuch as it is a theft; but we do not steal that which is given to us.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)The theft in question was committed at the home of Mlle. Beaumesnil.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheThis thing called Secession originated in falsehood, theft and perjury.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot | William Gannaway Brownlow
British Dictionary definitions for theft
/ (θɛft) /
criminal law the dishonest taking of property belonging to another person with the intention of depriving the owner permanently of its possession
rare something stolen
Origin of theft
1Derived forms of theft
- theftless, adjective
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