Definition of "theft" []

• The act or an instance of stealing; larceny. (noun)
• Obsolete Something stolen. (noun)

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• "You are misusing the term theft, as the rightful owner of internet pipes are the owners of internet pipes, not you or me."
• "Let's start with infringement / theft - your issue with the term theft is that the original isn't stolen, only a copy."
• "The label theft of land appears quite satisfactory."