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tomrod
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Can something be taken without being given?
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jrflowers
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No. That is why there is no word or concept for theft
rad_gruchalski
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Yes, it can be “taken away from one”. Frankly, quite forcibly. It’s a rather simple concept to understand.
2023throwawayy
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If I kill you and take your land/stuff/body, did you give it or did I take it?
tomrod
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Both.
standardUser
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A question for the pedants.
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