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Fortunately for the OP, these matters are governed by contracts and laws and not emotions. Did the OP themselves breach the terms of the contract or not? Either way, what provisions cover the situation? Would the company itself be in breach of the contract if it confiscated the ticket and refused to issue a duplicate? etc. etc.
A charge of theft (dishonest intention of permanently depriving) seems highly unlikely in a clearly admitted context of "borrowing".
Seems to me the best thing for a TOC to do is confiscate the ticket.
Fortunately for the OP, these matters are governed by contracts and laws and not emotions. Did the OP themselves breach the terms of the contract or not? Either way, what provisions cover the situation? Would the company itself be in breach of the contract if it confiscated the ticket and refused to issue a duplicate? etc. etc.
If the husband used it without permission, then it would be reported as stolen before the ticket is given back. Another fair punishment, as the husband is now charged with theft.
A charge of theft (dishonest intention of permanently depriving) seems highly unlikely in a clearly admitted context of "borrowing".