covet
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One invokes a kind of technological 11th commandment: "Covet not thy neighbour's wi-fi".
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2012
"Covet" means to long for or desire inordinately or unlawfully.
From Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Kinkead, Thomas L.
Covet not that which has not been granted you, lest your baffled hopes sink down to useless repinings.
From The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes by Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas)
In June, 1772, he married, by his father's advice, Marie �mile de Covet, only daughter of the Marquis de Marignane.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
Covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
From Sermons for the Times by Kingsley, Charles
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