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larceny

[ˈlɑrsəni]

larceny Definition

the crime of stealing something.

Using larceny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "larceny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was charged with larceny for stealing the car.

  • Example

    The store owner caught the shoplifter in the act of larceny.

  • Example

    Larceny is a serious crime that can result in imprisonment.

  • Example

    The police are investigating a string of larcenies in the area.

larceny Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with larceny

  • the theft of property or money of low value, usually less than a specified amount

    Example

    He was convicted of petty larceny for stealing a candy bar.

  • the theft of property or money of high value, usually above a specified amount

    Example

    She was arrested for grand larceny after stealing jewelry worth thousands of dollars.

  • larceny by trick

    a type of larceny where the perpetrator uses deception or fraud to obtain the victim's property

    Example

    He was found guilty of larceny by trick for selling fake tickets to the concert.

Origins of larceny

from Middle English 'larcin', from Old French 'larrecin', from Latin 'latrocinium', meaning 'robbery'

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Summary: larceny in Brief

Larceny [ˈlɑrsəni] is a crime that involves stealing something. It includes various types of theft, such as petty and grand larceny, and larceny by trick, which involves using deception or fraud to obtain someone's property. Larceny is a serious crime that can result in imprisonment.