theftbote

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noun

The receiving of a person's goods back from a thief, or a compensation for them, with the intent that the thief shall escape punishment.

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Meanings

nountheftbote (uncountable)
  1. historicalobsoleteuncountablelawThe receiving of a person's goods back from a thief, or a compensation for them, with the intent that the thief shall escape punishment.

Origin

From theft + bote.

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APA

theftbote. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theftbote

MLA

“theftbote.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theftbote. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “theftbote,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theftbote.

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