Subj : word
To   : Ardith Hinton
From : Alexander Koryagin
Date : Thu Nov 12 2020 09:13:50

Hi, Ardith Hinton! -> Alexander Koryagin
I read your message from 11.11.2020 19:56


 AH> Theft or thievery = the act of stealing, i.e. taking something
 AH> which belongs to somebody else without their permission. This term
 AH> is more general than the others & may be used WRT both.

 AH> Robbery = using threats &/or violence to force other people to
 AH> relinquish control over e.g. their own wallets or the contents of
 AH> the cash register in a shop.

 AH> Burglary = gaining illegal access to a structure with the goal of
 AH> committing a crime. While it's also known as "breaking and
 AH> entering", the means of entry could include using a stolen key or
 AH> entering via an unlocked window.

A very useful piece  of knowledge. Thanks.

 AH> Various examples & historical anecdotes available on request. :-))

Oh, you are very welcome! ;-)

Bye, Ardith Hinton!
Alexander Koryagin

english_tutor 2020

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