Definition of
shoplifting has definitions from the fields of law,criminal law
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[ noun ] (law,criminal law) the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

Synonyms

shrinkage

Examples

"shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"

Related terms

larceny shoplift

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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