Meanings (ES + gloss)
hurto • latrocinio
The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.
He was prudent enough not to admit he was earning money, which went down well with you, for you knew already he was working “black,” as the Germans call it — meaning illegally, and…
“Why are you walking around,” inquired Oedipa, “with your eyes closed, Metzger?” “Larceny,” Metzger said, “maybe they'll need a lawyer.”
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