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theft

nounmasculine/ˈfuɾ.tu/high

fur·to

Definition

The action or crime of stealing.
He was arrested for the theft of a car.
The store reported a theft to the police.
Common collocations
petty theftgrand thefttheft accusationprevent theft

Etymology

Do latim 'furtum' (roubo, ação furtiva).

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