In both cases, you're getting something without paying for it.
The best synonym for steal is thieve or pilfer.
Shoplifting is a misdemeanor.
Thomas Brad Bishop has written: 'The law of shoplifting' -- subject(s): Shoplifting 'The law of shoplifting' -- subject(s): Shoplifting
In that both involve theft, yes. In any other way, no, not really.
Be stopped for shoplifting. That sounds like a good idea. Shoplifting should be stopped.
Shoplifting is stealing. Stealing is illegal.
Shoplifting from American Apparel was created in 2009.
Tennessee has it's own article on shoplifting in the law books, see the related links for DAG, 7th JD TN: Shoplifting.
robbing a shop
Shoplifting - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:PG13
There's piracy everywhere. From England to Cuba, you can bet there's piracy.
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