Purloining: meaning, definitions and examples

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purloining

 

[ pษ™rหˆlษ”ษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theft act

Purloining refers to the act of stealing or misappropriating something, typically in a sneaky or stealthy manner. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe a crime involving the taking of someone else's property without permission. It implies a level of cunning or deceit in the act, suggesting that the thief has taken steps to conceal their actions. Purloining can apply to physical objects, as well as ideas or information, making it relevant in both criminal law and intellectual property discussions.

Synonyms

fencing, filching, stealing, taking, thieving

Examples of usage

  • The detective solved the case of the purloined jewels quickly.
  • She was accused of purloining funds from the charity.
  • He was caught purloining sensitive company data.
  • The manuscript was purloined from the library.
  • They charged him with purloining state secrets.

Translations

Translations of the word "purloining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น furtar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stehlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะดั–ะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kradzieลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋‘‘์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็ชƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณfna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robo

Etymology

The word 'purloining' comes from the Middle English word 'purloinen', which is a combination of 'pur-', meaning 'forward', and 'loinen', a variant of 'loignier' from Old French, meaning 'to take away'. The term evolved through the centuries, and while it was originally used to describe a general act of taking or appropriating, it has since adopted a more specific meaning related to deceitful theft. The use of purloining in legal contexts can be traced back to the 15th century, signifying an act that wasn't just theft but was characterized by a lack of transparency or openness. Over time, it has retained its connotation of stealth and cunning, making it a commonly understood term in discussions about theft, especially in literature and law.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,371, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.