mechelleb

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civil counterpart to theft

is it conversion.
trespass to chattels.
disparagement.
battery.

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Bob/PKB

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In common usage, theft is the taking of another person's property without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Here's a list of synonyms, civil and no so much: It's missing "abscond".

Synonyms for theft

noun stealing

break-in

burglary

crime

embezzlement

extortion

fraud

heist

holdup

larceny

looting

mugging

piracy

robbery

shoplifting

thievery

vandalism

annexation

appropriation

caper

cheating

deprivation

fleece

grab

hustle

lift

peculation

pilferage

pillage

pinch

plunder

racket

rapacity

rip-off

score

snatch

snitch

steal

stickup

swindle

thieving

touch

defrauding

filch

pilfering

purloining

robbing

swindling

swiping

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11 years ago. Rating: 3
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sawali

BOB, the question is looking for equivalent of theft in a civil way rather than criminal. You have given the list which i think borders on criminal rather than civil.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Is there a civil way to commit theft?

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Hmm! Yes there is Phyliss.
Sometimes the police will not prosecute due to the lack of evidence.That does not mean that a civil suit won't be successfull.

commented 11 years ago

Dardaigh

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Trespass to chattels.

A month ago? Sorry about the wait.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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bustieone

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...and least we forget "Rhode Island Politician". Our Speaker of the House just resigned a day after a visit from the FBI, IRS and State Police to both his home and office!

11 years ago. Rating: 2
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sawali

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Civil theft is : An employee doing private work on company time. That is 'stealing' from employer. 2. stay at a hotel and take toiletaries as if yours. It is for your use not to take it home!

11 years ago. Rating: 2
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Bob/PKB

I see what you mean. Your first example makes sense. Hotel toiletries are there for us to use and take home; they aren't left half-used for the next guest.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

How about an employee faking an injury in order to receive disability??

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Yes but that doesn't extend to bath robes & towells.LOL

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