Shoplift
/ˈʃɒp.lɪft/
Definitions
- (v.) To steal goods from a retail store without paying.
He was caught shoplifting a jacket from the mall.
Forms
- shoplifts
- shoplifted
- shoplifting
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Commentary
Typically used in criminal law contexts; often relevant in statutes and regulations addressing petty theft and misdemeanors.
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