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theft

[θeft]

theft Definition

the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another.

Using theft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "theft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

  • Example

    The store owner caught the thief in the act of theft.

  • Example

    The company suffered a loss due to employee theft.

  • Example

    She was convicted of theft and sentenced to prison.

theft Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with theft

  • the crime of stealing something that is not very important or valuable

    Example

    He was arrested for petty theft after stealing a candy bar from the store.

  • the crime of stealing property that is worth a lot of money

    Example

    He was charged with grand theft auto for stealing a car worth over $50,000.

  • the crime of obtaining property by lying or trickery

    Example

    He was found guilty of theft by deception for selling fake paintings to unsuspecting buyers.

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Summary: theft in Brief

The term 'theft' [θeft] refers to the act of stealing, wrongfully taking and carrying away someone else's personal property. It includes crimes such as stealing, robbery, larceny, embezzlement, and pilfering. Examples include 'He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.' and 'The company suffered a loss due to employee theft.' The term extends into phrases like 'petty theft,' 'grand theft,' and 'theft by deception.'

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