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Shoplift

usgb/ˈʃɑːplɪft/Volume
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Criminal Act

Shoplifting is illegal and refers specifically to stealing from stores, not homes or people.

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He was arrested for shoplifting multiple items over several months.
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Deceptive Behavior

Involves pretending to shop normally to avoid suspicion before stealing items.

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They were observed acting as customers before they were seen shoplifting.
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Context Specific

Used when discussing retail crime; inappropriate for other illegal acts like burglary.

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After the security system upgrade, shoplifting incidents dropped significantly.
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