Purloin
(verb)
- To steal something, especially something of little value or something that is not missed immediately.
- To take something without permission or without intending to return it.
- To take or make use of something for one's own benefit, especially without permission.
Origin:
From middle english purloignen, from old french purloigner, from latin purloinare ("to steal secretly"), from pur- ("privately") + loin ("far").
Examples:
- He purloined a pen from the office supply cabinet.
- She purloined some of the candy from the jar.
- He purloined the idea for the project from a colleague.
- The employee purloined the company's confidential documents.
- The thief purloined the purse from the woman's shoulder.