PILFERING Meaning and
Definition
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Pilfering is an act or behavior involving the theft or misappropriation of small items or small amounts of money, typically in a secretive or stealthy manner. It is the act of stealing in a casual or petty manner, often with an intention to avoid detection or suspicion.
The term 'pilfering' denotes a form of theft that involves the stealing of relatively minor or inconspicuous items, as opposed to large-scale or grand theft. Those engaged in pilfering may steal objects such as office supplies, small electronic gadgets, food items, or loose change. Such thefts are often not performed with the intent to cause significant monetary loss to the victim, but rather to accumulate small gains over time or in several unnoticed instances.
Pilfering frequently occurs within environments where there are abundant opportunities for theft, such as workplaces, schools, hospitals, or public spaces. The pilferer may take advantage of occasions when security measures are lax or when they go unnoticed by others. This form of stealing is typically viewed as a breach of trust and can lead to negative consequences for the offender if discovered, including potential legal repercussions or employment termination.
While pilfering is often associated with material possessions, it can also refer to the covert appropriation of intangible things, such as ideas, intellectual property, or credit. In these contexts, pilfering is seen as a deceptive way of gaining an advantage or taking credit for someone else's work without proper acknowledgment.
In summary, pilfering is the act of stealing small items or small amounts of money, characterized by its secretive nature and intent to avoid detection or suspicion. It is typically considered a breach of trust and can lead to various repercussions, both legal and personal.
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• Practising petty thefts.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PILFERING
Etymology of PILFERING
The word pilfering originated from the Old French term pelfrer, which meant to plunder or to rob. It later evolved into pilfrer in Middle English, which carried the same meaning. The ultimate root of the word can be traced back to the Late Latin term piliferare, which meant to steal plunder.
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