I'm a student and I recently asked myself if cheating in a test is an Averah. I've always believed it obviously is, but after thinking it through I can't think of a specific Averah that would include cheating on a test or homework. It may be dishonest with the teacher, but it doesn't seem like lying.
Even if it wouldn't be an Averah I still wouldn't do it. But what Averah encompasses cheating on a test?
Answer
It is a sin, and it's basically a form of theft.
After doing some research, I found out the Guemara brings the concept of Gneivas Da'as, which is the theft of intellect. This site explains very well this concept.
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