Question

Edith works for Fast Trades, Inc., a brokerage that facilitates frequent, quick securities transactions for investors. Edith steals her employer's computer program to start up her own competing business, Get Rich Quick, Inc. This is

Answer 1

Answer:

larceny

Explanation:

Larceny refers to the act of stealing someone else's property, it's what most people think of as stealing or theft. Although theft is a broader legal term that can be divided into larceny and burglary (when you steal something by using force). Larceny is considered a misdemeanor and is usually punishable with a fine or up to 1 year of prison time.