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Meaning of larceny

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

larceny

Pronunciation:/ˈlɑː.sən.i//ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/

noun

Definitions

  1. The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.

    Synonyms:robberytheft

  2. A larcenous act attributable to an individual.

    Example: That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/larceny

Related words

stealingthieverythievingtheftburglaryrobberypraedialpetit