Theft - Law Dictionary Search Results
force
this entry reasonable force : Lawful force that is reasonably necessary to accomplish a particular end (as preventing theft of one's property) unlawful force : force that is not justified under the law and therefore is considered
gain
a gain realized by an insured because property insurance benefits paid for a loss from a casualty or theft are greater than the adjusted value of the insured asset long-term capital gain : a capital gain realized
intent
intent : with the intent to commit another sometimes specified crime [entered the apartment with intent to commit theft therein] [a drug dealer charged with possession with intent]
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moral turpitude
other disciplinary hearings. Past crimes involving moral turpitude usually may also be introduced as evidence to impeach testimony. Theft, perjury, vice crimes, bigamy, and rape have generally been found to involve moral turpitude, while liquor law violations
steal
or appropriate without right or consent and with intent to keep or make use of see also robbery, theft
sublimit
sublimit : a liability limit in an insurance policy for a particular risk (as loss of jewelry by theft) that is below the aggregate liability limit of the policy
thief
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white-collar crime
is committed by salaried professional workers or persons in business and that usually involves a form of financial theft or fraud (as in securities dealing)
Gypsy
the 14th or 15th century and are now scattered over Turkey Russia Hungary Spain England etc living by theft fortune telling horsejockeying tinkering etc Cf Bohemian Romany
juvenile delinquent
of minor age who commits acts which would be considered criminal if performed by an adult such as theft vandalism or violence especially one who habitually acts in such an antisocial manner and cannot be controlled by
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