ontvreemding

Definitions of ontvreemding
  1. noun
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    synonyms: diefstal, dieverij
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    malversatie, verduistering
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
    kruimeldiefstal
    the act of stealing small amounts or small articles
    winkeldiefstal
    the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
    roof, straatroof
    larceny by threat of violence
    gijzeling
    robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
    afstoffen, zakkenrollen, zakkenrollerij
    the act of robbing a helpless person
    type of:
    felonie
    a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
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