larceny
Translation
larceny, theft
Examples
He was charged with grand larceny.
He was charged with grand larceny.
Petty larceny involves stealing items of low value.
Petty larceny involves stealing items of low value.
Grammar Patterns
((to commit)) larceny (to steal something) He was convicted of committing larceny.
Similar Words
Synonyms: theft, stealing, robbery
Etymology
From Old French 'larcin' (theft), from Latin 'latrocinium' (robbery).
Memory Tips
This is a formal, legal term for theft. Associate it with other legal vocabulary.