Legal Definitions - emblers de gentz

Definition: Embler de gentz (em-blərz də jents) is a term from Law French that refers to theft from the people.

Example: "Whereas divers murders, emblers de gentz, and robberies are committed...."

This phrase was used in old English rolls of Parliament to describe crimes committed against the people. It refers to theft that is not just from an individual, but from the community as a whole. For example, if someone steals from a public park or a community center, it would be considered an emblers de gentz because it is taking resources that belong to everyone.