THIEVISH
\θˈiːvɪʃ], \θˈiːvɪʃ], \θ_ˈiː_v_ɪ_ʃ]\
Definitions of THIEVISH
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy, a thievish magpie.
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Partaking of the nature of theft; accomplished by stealing; dishonest; as, a thievish practice.
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Given to stealing; addicted to theft; as, a thievish boy, a thievish magpie.
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Partaking of the nature of theft; accomplished by stealing; dishonest; as, a thievish practice.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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unjust enrichment
- legal doctrine stating person receives money or other through no effort of his own, at expense another, recipient should return to rightful owner, even if property was not obtained illegally. Most courts will order that the be returned party who has suffered loss brings a lawsuit. 1. Benefit retention with no consideration of return where it can be reasonably expected. 2. Money obtained that is not a gift the beneficiary needs to make restitution for.