Theft Definition
Theft is the act of stealing. More precisely, it involves the felonious taking and removing of personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example: Theft requires the intention to take someone else's property unlawfully and keep it.
This definition highlights that theft goes beyond simply taking something; it is specifically about unlawfully depriving the owner of their property.
Theft is a serious offense characterized by the unlawful removal of personal possessions with intent to destroy ownership rights. It is an intentional act targeting someone else's property.
Author's summary
Theft is the deliberate and illegal act of taking personal property to deprive its true owner permanently.
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