fence
criminal
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In criminal law, a "fence" is an individual who buys and sells stolen goods, essentially profiting from theft. This act is a form of receiving stolen property, which is a crime closely related to larceny, robbery, and burglary. Larceny itself involves the unlawful taking of personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. A fence facilitates these crimes by providing a market for stolen items, thereby encouraging further criminal activity.123
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