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larceny

/ˈlɑːsəni/

/ˈlɑrsəni/

Translations

larcenynoun

larcenies

/ˈlɑːsəni/

/ˈlɑrsəni/

volSens juridique et courant pour désigner un vol.

He was charged with larceny after stealing a bicycle from the park.

Il a été inculpé pour vol après avoir volé un vélo dans le parc.

Additional translations

larcinRegistre littéraire ou vieilli.

Synonyms

petty larceny

grand larceny

larceny by trick

larcenyadjective

/ˈlɑː.sə.ni/

/ˈlɑr.sə.ni/

Used attributively before nouns to describe charges, statutes, etc.; not normally gradable.

larcenynoun

The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of its possession.

He was charged with larceny after stealing a bicycle from the park.

The act of stealing; theft in general, regardless of the legal classification.

Larceny is considered a serious crime in most jurisdictions.

larcenyadjective

Relating to or involving larceny (theft).

The defendant is facing larceny charges.