larceny
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lar·ce·ny
noun \-nē, -sə-nē\ plural lar·ce·nies
Definition of LARCENY
: the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
See Examples of LARCENY
- He was arrested and charged with larceny.
- He has been accused of several larcenies.
Origin of LARCENY
Middle English, from Anglo-French larecin theft, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron-, latro mercenary soldier, probably from Greek *latrōn, from latron pay
First Known Use: 15th century
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