Crime Definitions

Front

Theft

/θeft/

Back

Taking something that doesn't belong to you without permission.

Front

Robbery

/ˈrɒb.ə.ri/

Back

Stealing from a person or place using force or threats.

Front

Fraud

/frɔːd/

Back

Getting money by lying or cheating.

Front

Vandalism

/ˈvæn.də.lɪ.zəm/

Back

when someone breaks or damages things on purpose.

Front

Mugging

/ˈmʌg.ɪŋ/

Back

Attacking someone in public to steal from them.

Front

Shoplifting

/ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tɪŋ/

Back

Stealing from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

Front

Burglary

/ˈbɜːg.lər.i/

Back

Breaking into a building (usually private) to steal.

Front

Piracy

/ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Back

1) Attacking ships at sea, OR 2) Illegal copying of movies, software, etc.