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Definition of theft - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
crimeTECH. unlawful taking of property from its ownerTECH.
- The theft was reported to the police.
2.
intellectualRare instance of stealing ideas or creationsRare
- The theft of her novel's plot by a famous author devastated her.
Expressions with theft
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used to challenge systems of ownership and inequality
In debate, he repeated that property is theft.
employee gets paid for time not spent working
Time theft can cost companies a lot of money.
stealing goods from a retail store
Retail theft is a major issue for many stores.
theft that captures widespread attention and fascination
The theft of the century became a popular topic in news and documentaries.
theft of low-value property, minor crime
He was charged with petty theft for stealing a sandwich.
crime of quickly stealing from someone in public
Snatch theft is common in crowded areas.
illegal withholding of wages or benefits from employees
Wage theft is a serious problem in many industries.
popular video game series about crime and cars
He spent hours playing Grand Theft Auto.
stealing personal information on the internet
Cyber identity theft can happen when shopping online.
insurance that pays for loss from fire or stealing
My car is covered by fire and theft insurance.
fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information
He faced charges for identity theft involving credit card fraud.
theft of property above a certain value, legally specified
He was charged with grand theft after stealing the expensive car..
insurance that pays for loss from fire or theft
He bought fire and theft insurance for his car.
crime of keeping found property without owner search
He was charged with theft by finding after keeping the wallet.
insurance coverage that pays for losses when property is stolen
Their theft insurance covered the cost of the stolen equipment.
Origin of theft
Old English, þeof (thief)
Terms with theft included in their meaning
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theft
take something without permission or unlawfully
theft
steal from someone using force or threat
theft
act of taking something unlawfully
security
person protecting a bank from theft or harm
security
device used to secure a bicycle from theft
theft
person who breaks into buildings to steal
finance
financial protection against car damage or theft
investigation
identify a person responsible for theft
crime
detected in the act of theft
crime
engaging in theft or burglary
access control
individuals preventing unauthorized access or theft
theft
person who steals from shops during business hours
theft
steal something, typically minor
theft
the act of taking something unlawfully
insurance
coverage for financial loss from vehicle accidents or theft
vehicle protection
insurance covering vehicle damage or theft
crime
unlawful entry into a building to commit theft or crime
technology
protection of computer systems from theft or damage
theft
robbery done in a daring or carefully planned way
planned theft
steal or rob with careful planning
online fraud
fraud or theft using the internet
theft
steal something and run away quickly
violent theft
act of attacking someone to steal their belongings
theft
steal from someone's pocket without them noticing
Examples of theft in a sentence
He was charged with theft after leaving the store. The theft of her design was a huge blow to her career. He was accused of the theft of the software code.
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- French:vol, plagiat, ...
- German:Diebstahl, Plagiat, ...
- Italian:furto, plagio, ...
- Spanish:robo, plagio, ...
- Portuguese:furto, plágio, ...
- Chinese:盗窃, 剽窃, ...
- Japanese:窃盗, アイデアの盗用, ...
- Arabic:سرقة, سَرِقة فِكرِيّة, ...
- Hebrew:גְּנֵיבָה, גְּנֵבַת קַנְיָן רוּחָנִי, ...
- Russian:кража, плагиат, ...
- Ukrainian:крадіжка, плагіат, ...
- Hindi:चोरी, बौद्धिक चोरी, ...
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