theft legal definition

noun

1. Larceny; the unlawful expropriation of someone elseÂ’s property with the intent of keeping it from its rightful owner.
2. In its broadest sense, any example or act of stealing, which includes burglary, embezzlement, false pretenses, fraud, and larceny. While larceny is generally categorized as petty or grand depending on the value of the goods taken, theft is generally categorized by the type of property stolen.

identity theft