Vocabulary Entry

larceny

|noun • verb

noun

The unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

Example Sentences

"The defendant was charged with larceny for stealing a bicycle."

"In his career, he had never been involved in any acts of larceny."

"The police increased patrols in the area due to a rise in larceny cases."

verb

Example Sentences

"He was caught trying to larceny goods from the store."

"The group planned to larceny valuable items from the estate."

"Larceny may result in serious legal consequences."