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kleptomania (klĕp'təmā`nēə) [Gr.,=craze for stealing], irresistible compulsion to steal, motivated by neurotic impulse rather than material need. No specific cause is known. The condition is considered generally as the result of some underlying emotional disturbance rather than as a form of neurosis in itself. Legally kleptomania is not classified as insanity, and individuals are held responsible except when complete lack of control over their actions can be definitely established. kleptomania Psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Amsterdam's Homomonument, a triangular granite memorial built in 1987 and the world's only site that addresses the persecution of gays throughout history, has received a 400,000-euro facelift, During its planning in the '70s, groups feuded over the need for such a memorial, with one Foreign minister equating its significance to a monument to kleptomaniacs. The thieves are the relentless and remorseless kleptomaniacs who run CorporateWorld, and what they are stealing is you Others have a sex addiction or are kleptomaniacs," said Senator Majority Leader Trent Lott, Republican from Mississippi. |
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