What does "stealing" mean?

1. (the act of theft) the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission. 2. (stolen goods) items that have been stolen from someone.

stealing

US //ˈstiɫɪŋ// UK //stˈiːlɪŋ// steal·ing

1 the act of theft (n.)
A2 Elementary Law

the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission.

the action of taking another person's property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Example

The shop had cameras everywhere to prevent people from stealing.

Example

The defendant was charged with the stealing of several high-value electronics from the warehouse over a period of six months.
2 stolen goods (n.)
C2 Proficiency Archaic

items that have been stolen from someone.

the property or goods obtained through theft. This sense is largely archaic and typically appears in historical or legal contexts.

Example

The thieves hid their stealing in a secret cave in the woods.

Example

The constable discovered the hidden stealing beneath the floorboards of the abandoned cottage, identifying several items reported missing by the local gentry.