larceny — the 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
A thief commits larceny by stealing a purse from a car
An attorney's journey through a larceny case
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🌳Etymology
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.”
“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.”
“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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