Definition of “theft” - English Dictionary

Examples of “theft”

These examples of theft are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web.

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She arrogantly admits to the theft and begins to prepare for the coming trial.
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Arsonists of this kind would set fire on windy days and take advantage of the ensuing disturbances to commit theft.
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There are three specific types of identity theft aside from the broad term.
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Cold boot attacks can therefore be a means of unauthorized data theft, loss or access.
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The third principle is that the human body should not be available for sale, for purchase or for theft.
However, he was acquitted of 23 other charges that included authorizing illegal transfers, accepting bribes and theft of government property.
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Bicycle registration programs generally aim to reduce the prevalence of bike theft.
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The cyber police stated the measures are being implemented because citizens are concerned about theft of information.
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Others have suggested that fractional pricing was first adopted as a control on employee theft.
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She acquired a reputation for petty theft and general bad character.
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The perpetrator can then claim identity theft to the investigating detective.
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Wary of theft, residents rarely left groceries in the kitchen unless they put locks on the kitchen cabinets.
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He advises patience, and advocates any meanslying, cheating, theft, enslavementto survive.
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Most of the episodes involve auto theft, cargo scams, dubious acquaintances, or smuggling.
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During this period the house suffered from theft and lack of maintenance.
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