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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 5 | Theft preventer ... or theft encourager | |
3 | 22% | 7 | Traditional Germanic legal payment made for physical injury, theft, or murder | |
Legal Term For Theft Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LARCENY" which means:
- noun
- • The act of taking something from someone unlawfully
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was charged with larceny after stealing a valuable painting."
- • "The security cameras captured the act of larceny on tape."
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