sottrazione

Definitions of sottrazione
  1. noun
    an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
    synonyms: differenza
  2. noun
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    synonyms: furto, ruberia
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    malversazione
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
    taccheggio
    the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
    latrocinio, rapina
    larceny by threat of violence
    dirottamento, pirateria
    robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
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