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Theft

Scope note

The wrongful taking of property with the intention of permanently depriving the rightful owner of it.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055292

Broader Terms used

crime

Narrower Terms used

plagiarism

Term used for

stealing
thefts

Created

13yrs ago

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