Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stolen-goods
noun
/ˈstoʊlən ɡʊdz/
Definition
Items that have been taken unlawfully from their rightful owner.
Examples
- The police recovered several stolen goods in the suspect’s house.
- Buying stolen goods is a crime, even if you didn’t know they were stolen.
- He was arrested for trafficking in stolen goods.
Meaning
Stolen goods refer to property that has been acquired through theft. These items are often sold or traded without the owner’s permission, and possessing them is illegal.
Synonyms
- loot
- booty
- plunder
- illegally obtained property
