Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attempted-theft
Noun
/əˈtɛmptɪd θɛft/
Definition
An act of trying to steal something without completing the act of theft.
Examples
- The police arrested him for attempted theft after he was seen trying to break into the car.
- She was charged with attempted theft when she was caught leaving the store with unpaid merchandise.
Meaning
Attempted theft refers to the intention and effort to unlawfully take someone else’s property, even if the attempt is unsuccessful.
Synonyms
- Attempted burglary
- Failed theft
- Aborted larceny
