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larcenythe crime of unlawfully taking someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it; theft

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the crime of unlawfully taking someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it; theft

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːrsəni/

Korean meaning: 절도죄; 타인의 재물을 불법적으로 가져가는 범죄

Korean pronunciation: **라**서니

Example Sentences

  • The security camera caught him red-handed committing larceny in the electronics store.
  • She was shocked to learn that taking her roommate's expensive shampoo repeatedly could be considered larceny.
  • The lawyer explained the difference between larceny and robbery to his confused client.

larceny

NOUN

//ˈlɑːrsəni//

the crime of unlawfully taking someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it; theft

larceny concept
💡 Concept

A thief commits larceny by stealing a purse from a car

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larceny rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

An attorney's journey through a larceny case

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɑːrsəni/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɑːsəni/

🌳Etymology

Rootlarcen
Suffix--y

Origin

From Old French 'larcin' meaning theft, which derives from Latin 'latrocinium' meaning robbery or theft, related to 'latro' meaning robber or mercenary.

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📝Examples

The security camera caught him red-handed committing larceny in the electronics store.

😄 Fun example

She was shocked to learn that taking her roommate's expensive shampoo repeatedly could be considered larceny.

The lawyer explained the difference between larceny and robbery to his confused client.

😄 Fun example

His career as a professional magician ended when he was arrested for larceny - apparently making wallets disappear permanently wasn't just a trick.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

theftstealingburglarypilferageembezzlement

Antonyms

honestyintegrityrighteousness

Related

felonymisdemeanorcriminalprosecutionconviction