THIA

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In the civil and old Euro pean law. An aunt. : THIEF. One who has been guilty of larceny or theft. The term covers both compound and simple larceny. America Ins. Co. v. Bryan, 1 Hill (N. Y.) 25.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.