theftbote

English

Etymology

From theft +‎ bote.

Noun

theftbote (uncountable)

  1. (law, obsolete or historical) 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.

See also

  • possession of stolen goods

References

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