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In common usage, theft is the taking of another person's property without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Here's a list of synonyms, civil and no so much:  It's missing "abscond".

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11 years ago. Rating: 3
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Trespass to chattels.

A month ago? Sorry about the wait.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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...and least we forget "Rhode Island Politician".  Our Speaker of the House just resigned a day after a visit from the FBI, IRS and State Police to both his home and office! 

11 years ago. Rating: 2
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Civil theft is : An employee doing private work on company time.  That is  'stealing' from employer. 2. stay at a hotel and take toiletaries as if yours.  It is for your use not to take it home!

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