[The 2nd precept states:][1] >"2. >Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami >I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given." In order to break the precept 5 factors must be fulfilled. >**Conditions that Break the Precept** >The five factors of the second precept are: > - para-parigga-hitam -- article(s) with a concerned owner. > - para-parigga-hita-sannita -- one knows there is a concerned owner. > - theyya-cittam -- the intention to steal. > - upakkamo -- the effort to steal. > - tena haranam -- the article(s) is (are) stolen through that effort. All of the above factors must be fulfilled in order to break the precept. So if you can answer *no* to one or more of them you didn't break the precept. [1]: http://www.yellowrobe.com/practice/the-five-precepts/216-what-are-the-five-precepts-and-how-to-take-it.html