Meaning
receiving stolen goods
- the crime of knowingly receiving, acquiring, or concealing stolen property
In a sentence
Il commerciante è stato denunciato per ricettazione di gioielli rubati.
The merchant was reported for receiving stolen jewellery.
La polizia ha scoperto un traffico legato alla ricettazione di auto.
The police uncovered a ring tied to receiving stolen cars.
La ricettazione è un reato punito severamente dalla legge.
Receiving stolen goods is a crime severely punished by the law.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricettazione | feminine · singular |
| ricettazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A formal legal term used in news and criminal justice.
- Distinct from 'furto' (theft), as it involves handling goods already stolen by others.