The term 'take surreptitiously' can be summarized as taking something without being noticed. The crossword solution for this term is 'COP', which is an abbreviation for 'COPYRIGHT'. COPYRIGHT is a form of intellectual property law that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. This means that the creator of a work has the right to decide who can use it, how it can be used, and how it can be distributed.