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