# II (24). Theft
**Source**: https://handbook.mit.edu/theft/
**Parent**: https://handbook.mit.edu/ii-7-e-3-effective-consent/
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# II (24). Theft
MIT prohibits any person from taking and/or stealing property of another with the intent to benefit themselves or a person other than the owner or to deprive the owner of their property. Knowingly being in possession of stolen property is prohibited.
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