larceny

noun

lar·ce·ny ˈlär-snē How to pronounce larceny (audio)

ˈlär-sə-ni

plural larcenies

: the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently

was arrested and charged with larceny

Example Sentences

He was arrested and charged with larceny. He has been accused of several larcenies.

Recent Examples on the Web Meticulously studying video of opposing pitchers and applying the knowledge in real time can take much of the risk out of larceny.

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Carl Ferraro, 57, of Darien was charged with eight counts of first-degree larceny.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2022 Pacheco and his front seat passenger, Bryan Shepherd, 33, of Canterbury, had active felony warrants for larceny, engaging in pursuit and interfering and were arrested.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 Police arrested Daniel on Wednesday night and he was charged with murder with special circumstances, two counts of murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a firearm and third-degree larceny.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022 Amtrak Police records show year-over-year declines in major crime incidents, such as assaults, thefts and larceny offenses, coinciding with the drop in foot traffic at the station.

Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 He had previously been charged eight times in Fitchburg District Court for crimes including armed robbery, drug offenses, and larceny.

Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Joseph Torrice of Dutchess County, New York, was arrested July 8 on drug possession charges and was held after police discovered he also was wanted in New York state on charges of larceny and burglary.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 The woman also had outstanding larceny and theft warrants from previous incidents.

Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 2 July 2022 See More

Legal Definition

larceny

noun

lar·ce·ny ˈlär-sə-nē How to pronounce larceny (audio)

plural larcenies

: the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently

also : any of several types of theft (as embezzlement or obtaining another's property by false pretenses) that have been traditionally distinguished from larceny

Note: Under the Model Penal Code and in states that follow it, larceny is a type of theft. In states where larceny is currently defined as a separate crime, it may include the crimes that were distinct from it under common law.

— grand larceny

: felonious larceny of property having a value greater than an amount fixed by law

also : larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (as the use of threats)

— larceny by trick

: larceny of property obtained by the use of misrepresentation especially in getting an owner to hand over something in the belief that it is for temporary purposes compare false pretenses

— larceny from the person

: larceny of property held by or within the immediate control of its owner

— petit larceny \\ ˈpe-tē- \\

: larceny of property having a market value below an amount fixed by law

called also petty larceny

Note: Petit larceny is a misdemeanor.

单词	larcenies
释义	larceny noun lar·ce·ny ˈlär-snē ˈlär-sə-ni plural larcenies : the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently was arrested and charged with larceny Synonyms robbery stealing theft thievery See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was arrested and charged with larceny. He has been accused of several larcenies. Recent Examples on the Web Meticulously studying video of opposing pitchers and applying the knowledge in real time can take much of the risk out of larceny. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 Carl Ferraro, 57, of Darien was charged with eight counts of first-degree larceny. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2022 Pacheco and his front seat passenger, Bryan Shepherd, 33, of Canterbury, had active felony warrants for larceny, engaging in pursuit and interfering and were arrested. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 Police arrested Daniel on Wednesday night and he was charged with murder with special circumstances, two counts of murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a firearm and third-degree larceny. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022 Amtrak Police records show year-over-year declines in major crime incidents, such as assaults, thefts and larceny offenses, coinciding with the drop in foot traffic at the station. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 He had previously been charged eight times in Fitchburg District Court for crimes including armed robbery, drug offenses, and larceny. Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Joseph Torrice of Dutchess County, New York, was arrested July 8 on drug possession charges and was held after police discovered he also was wanted in New York state on charges of larceny and burglary. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 The woman also had outstanding larceny and theft warrants from previous incidents. Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 2 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French larecin theft, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron-, latro mercenary soldier, probably from Greek latrōn, from latron* pay First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing larceny grand larceny petty larceny petit larceny grand larceny petty larceny petit larceny Kids Definition larceny noun lar·ce·ny ˈlär-sə-nē plural larcenies : the unlawful taking of personal property without the owner's consent : theft Legal Definition larceny noun lar·ce·ny ˈlär-sə-nē plural larcenies : the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently also : any of several types of theft (as embezzlement or obtaining another's property by false pretenses) that have been traditionally distinguished from larceny Note: Under the Model Penal Code and in states that follow it, larceny is a type of theft. In states where larceny is currently defined as a separate crime, it may include the crimes that were distinct from it under common law. — grand larceny : felonious larceny of property having a value greater than an amount fixed by law also : larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (as the use of threats) — larceny by trick : larceny of property obtained by the use of misrepresentation especially in getting an owner to hand over something in the belief that it is for temporary purposes compare false pretenses — larceny from the person : larceny of property held by or within the immediate control of its owner — petit larceny \\ ˈpe-tē- \\ : larceny of property having a market value below an amount fixed by law called also petty larceny Note: Petit larceny is a misdemeanor. History and Etymology for larceny modification of Anglo-French larcine theft, from Old French larrecin, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron- latro mercenary soldier, brigand larcenies noun plural of larceny as in robberies the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance robberies thefts burglaries kidnappings thieveries embezzlements kidnapings piracies peculations grafts misappropriations petit larcenies petty larcenies carjackings misapplications hijackings abductions spoliations housebreakings pillages highjackings pilferages rapines despoliations banditries black marketeerings despoilments
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larceny

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