Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
asportation
noun
/ˌæspɔːrˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The act of carrying something away, particularly in a legal context where it refers to the removal of property from one location to another.
Examples
- The asportation of goods without consent is considered theft.
- The legal team focused on whether asportation had occurred during the incident.
- In court, evidence of asportation can strengthen the prosecution’s case.
Meaning
Asportation is primarily used in legal terminology to describe the action of taking or carrying away someone else’s property, which is often a key element in theft-related offenses.
Synonyms
- Removal
- Carrying away
- Taking
- Displacement
