larceny
Translation
larceny, theft
Examples
He was charged with grand larceny.
He was charged with grand larceny.
Petty larceny is a less serious crime.
Petty larceny is a less serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
to be charged with larceny to be accused of theft He was charged with grand larceny.
grand/petty larceny serious/minor theft Petty larceny is a less serious crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: theft, stealing, robbery
Etymology
From Old French 'larcin' (theft), from Latin 'latrocinium' (robbery).
Memory Tips
'Larceny' is a legal term for theft. It sounds more formal than 'theft'.