larceny
noun | /larceny/
the unlawful taking of personal property without the owner's consent
larceny
noun | /larceny/
Advanced WordsHARDthe unlawful taking of personal property without the owner's consent
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Examples
"The thief was charged with larceny after stealing several laptops."
"Penalties for larceny vary depending on the value stolen."
Mnemonic Trick
LARCENY → LARK + ENY: picture someone on a lark stealing — theft.
Etymology
From Old French larcin, from Latin latrocinium (robbery).
Legal term for theft of personal property.
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