theft

noun

ˈtheft

: the act of stealing

specifically : the felonious taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it

: an unlawful taking (as by embezzlement or burglary) of property

: a stolen base in baseball

obsolete : something stolen

Example Sentences

The theft of the jewelry and other valuables was immediately reported to the police. He was found guilty of theft.

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the theft came months after someone had stolen her wallet out of her car.

The Indianapolis Star, 20 Sep. 2022 Zachary Moran, 35, faces aggravated robbery and theft of property charges, according to a release from the city’s Police Department.

Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2022 Surveillance cameras on the property didn’t capture the car theft, workers said.

oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2022 The suspect is being held on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, both felonies, and a probation violation for a months-old felony theft conviction.

Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Cory Shaffer and Olivia Mitchell report a grand jury charged Alfonzo Cole and Willie Warner-Sims with four counts each of aggravated robbery, as well as theft in office charges.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The Portland Police Bureau has had to triage its response to crime and encourages theft victims to report the crime online instead of calling 911.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 The breed is both popular and relatively expensive, and the theft appears to be at least the third involving a French bulldog in the city this year.

Martin Weil, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 But when someone digs up relics and artifacts from cultural sites and takes them home, the theft is from the public at large, Angst said.

Ben Benton, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

theft

noun

: larceny

broadly : a criminal taking of the property or services of another without consent

Note: Theft commonly encompasses by statute a variety of forms of stealing formerly treated as distinct crimes.

— grand theft

: theft of property or services whose value exceeds a specified amount or of a specified kind of property (as an automobile)

Note: Grand theft is a felony.

— identity theft

: the unauthorized use of another's means of identification (as name or social security number) for the purpose of committing theft or another crime

— petty theft

: theft of property or services whose value is below a specified amount

called also petit theft

Note: Petty theft is a misdemeanor but may be aggravated by prior convictions.

单词	theft
释义	theft noun ˈtheft 1 a : the act of stealing specifically : the felonious taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it b : an unlawful taking (as by embezzlement or burglary) of property 2 : a stolen base in baseball 3 obsolete : something stolen Synonyms larceny robbery stealing thievery See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The theft of the jewelry and other valuables was immediately reported to the police. He was found guilty of theft. Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the theft came months after someone had stolen her wallet out of her car. The Indianapolis Star, 20 Sep. 2022 Zachary Moran, 35, faces aggravated robbery and theft of property charges, according to a release from the city’s Police Department. Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2022 Surveillance cameras on the property didn’t capture the car theft, workers said. oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2022 The suspect is being held on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, both felonies, and a probation violation for a months-old felony theft conviction. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Cory Shaffer and Olivia Mitchell report a grand jury charged Alfonzo Cole and Willie Warner-Sims with four counts each of aggravated robbery, as well as theft in office charges. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The Portland Police Bureau has had to triage its response to crime and encourages theft victims to report the crime online instead of calling 911. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 The breed is both popular and relatively expensive, and the theft appears to be at least the third involving a French bulldog in the city this year. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 But when someone digs up relics and artifacts from cultural sites and takes them home, the theft is from the public at large, Angst said. Ben Benton, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English thiefthe, from Old English thīefth; akin to Old English thēof thief First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing theft anti-theft grand theft identity theft petit theft petty theft anti-theft grand theft identity theft petit theft petty theft Kids Definition theft noun ˈtheft : the act of stealing Legal Definition theft noun : larceny broadly : a criminal taking of the property or services of another without consent Note: Theft commonly encompasses by statute a variety of forms of stealing formerly treated as distinct crimes. — grand theft : theft of property or services whose value exceeds a specified amount or of a specified kind of property (as an automobile) Note: Grand theft is a felony. — identity theft : the unauthorized use of another's means of identification (as name or social security number) for the purpose of committing theft or another crime — petty theft : theft of property or services whose value is below a specified amount called also petit theft Note: Petty theft is a misdemeanor but may be aggravated by prior convictions. History and Etymology for theft Old English thiefth theft noun 1 as in robbery the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance robbery stealing larceny thievery kidnapping kidnaping burglary embezzlement smuggling abduction shoplifting pilferage piracy pilfering misappropriation looting highjacking hijacking peculation spoliation housebreaking plundering embezzling graft misapplication rustling carjacking filching poaching rapine purloining despoliation petit larceny petty larceny pillage banditry despoilment shanghaiing black marketeering 2 as in snatching an instance of theft the police found the stolen car an hour after the theft was reported Synonyms & Similar Words snatching swiping mugging grab burglary heist rip-off pinch holdup break-in stickup
随便看	in the bargain in the beginning in the belief that in the best light in the black in the blink of an eye in the bud in the buff in the business of in the bygoing in the can in the cards in the care of in the catbird seat in the chips in the clear in the clouds in the clover in the club in the clutch in the cold light of day in the comfort of one's own home in the company of in the control of in the course of time

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