Main Entry:

lar·ce·ny

Pronunciation:

\-nē, -sə-nē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural lar·ce·nies

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French larecin theft, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron-, latro mercenary soldier, probably from Greek *latrōn, from latron pay

Date:

15th century

: the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently