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Definition of Theft
1. Noun. The act of taking something from someone unlawfully. "The thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
Exact synonyms: Larceny, Stealing, Thievery, Thieving
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of Trust With Fraudulent Intent, Defalcation, Embezzlement, Misapplication, Misappropriation, Peculation, Pilferage, Shoplifting, Shrinkage, Robbery, Biopiracy, Grand Larceny, Grand Theft, Petit Larceny, Petty, Petty Larceny, Skimming, Rustling
Generic synonyms: Felony
Derivative terms: Larcener, Larcenist, Steal, Thieve, Thieve
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of Trust With Fraudulent Intent, Defalcation, Embezzlement, Misapplication, Misappropriation, Peculation, Pilferage, Shoplifting, Shrinkage, Robbery, Biopiracy, Grand Larceny, Grand Theft, Petit Larceny, Petty, Petty Larceny, Skimming, Rustling
Generic synonyms: Felony
Derivative terms: Larcener, Larcenist, Steal, Thieve, Thieve
Definition of Theft
1. n. The act of stealing; specifically, the felonious taking and removing of personal property, with an intent to deprive the rightful owner of the same; larceny.
Definition of Theft
1. Noun. The act of stealing property. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Theft
1. the act of stealing [n -S]
Medical Definition of Theft
1. Unlawful act of taking property. (12 Dec 1998)