theft (θɛft
)
Definitions
noun
- (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
Derived Forms
ˈtheftless adjectiveWord Origin
Old English thēofth; related to Old Norse thӯfth, Old Frisian thiūvethe, Middle Dutch düfte; see thiefSponsored Links
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