x1=st1 is direct / directly x2=st2=se3, with single / clear relationship / step x3=se1 of type x4=se2; x1 is straightforward / without layered interruption.
x1=l1 steals tangible [good] x2=z2=l2 from x3=l3 without the consent of owner / right-holder x4=cu1=p1=j1 (e.g. x3) resulting in loss x5=j2 by amount x6=j3 under law / custom x7=p3; x1 violates x4's ownership of x2; x1 takes x2 without consent; x1 is a thief.
x1=d2=st1 is indirect / indirectly x2=d1=se3, with layers / steps x3=se1 of type / material / manifestation x4=se2 separate / interrupted from the direct layer due to quality x5=d3.