Meaning Of The Word Kleptomania

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kleptomania in American English
an abnormal, persistent impulse or tendency to steal, not prompted by need
noun: an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need

kleptomania in British English
noun: a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation

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