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Le recel
This refers to the act of accepting, keeping, or passing on items one knows were stolen. It is a separate offense from the actual theft itself.
Examples in context
Il a été condamné pour recel aggravé.
He was convicted of aggravated possession of stolen goods.
Le recel est un délit puni sévèrement.
Receiving stolen goods is a severely punished offense.
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