What is another word for Asportation?

Pronunciation: [ɐspɔːtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Asportation is a term that refers to the act of stealing or unlawfully taking away an item or property without any consent from the rightful owner. There are different synonyms that can be used to describe this act such as theft, larceny, robbery, embezzlement, pilferage, and misappropriation. Theft is the most commonly used synonym for asportation and is defined as taking someone's property without their permission or knowledge. Larceny is similar to theft, but is more specifically used to describe the act of taking someone's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Robbery is the act of taking someone's property by force or threat of force, while embezzlement and misappropriation involve theft by an individual who was entrusted with the property.

What are the hypernyms for Asportation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Asportation

Even theft with Asportation could not alter property rights, even in favor of innocent purchasers, when the owner did not intend to part therewith.
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Frederic Jesup Stimson

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