precept of non-stealing
Buddhist term; one of the five precepts (五戒) or ten good precepts (十善戒). Also known by the Sanskrit terms achourya or asteya.
The precept of non-stealing is one of the five precepts that Buddhists should observe.
The five precepts as a set; 不偸盗戒 is the second of these, prohibiting stealing.
The ten good precepts, which include the precept of non-stealing as one of the three bodily good deeds.
From 不 (not) + 偸盗 (stealing) + 戒 (precept). The term is a direct translation of the Sanskrit concept asteya (non-stealing).