larceny

UK
/ˈlɑːsəni/
US
/ˈlɑrsəni/

Translations

larcenynoun
larcenies
pl
UK
/ˈlɑːsəni/
US
/ˈlɑrsəni/
He was charged with larceny after stealing a bicycle.
Его обвинили в краже после того, как он украл велосипед.
Additional translations
Synonyms
petty larceny
grand larceny
larceny by trick
larcenyadjective
UK
/ˈlɑː.sə.ni/
US
/ˈlɑr.sə.ni/
Used attributively before nouns to describe charges, statutes, etc.; not normally gradable.

Definitions

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.