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What is an immoderate desire to have anothers possessions?

The immoderate desire to have another's possessions is called covetousness, also known as envy or avarice.

Here's a breakdown of each term:

* Covetousness: This term emphasizes the desire for something that belongs to someone else. It focuses on the longing and dissatisfaction with what one has, while desiring what another has.

* Envy: This term focuses on the feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone else for possessing something you want. It involves a sense of inferiority and unhappiness at the other person's good fortune.

* Avarice: This term emphasizes the excessive desire for wealth or material possessions. It can be seen as a form of greed that focuses on accumulating possessions beyond what is needed or reasonable.

All three terms describe a negative and unhealthy desire, often fueled by a sense of lack and insecurity. This desire can lead to destructive behaviors like stealing, jealousy, and even violence.

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