larceny

[US]/'lɑːs(ə)nɪ/
[UK]/'lɑrsəni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.theft;stealing

Phrases & Collocations

grand larceny

petty larceny

theft by larceny

criminal larceny

Example Sentences

While many indoor theft, it is very difficult to criminate those of larceny according to the above standard.

caught in the act of larceny

larceny is a serious crime

Real-world Examples

I don't know this office doesn't handle petty larceny.

Source: Go blank axis version

This isn't petty larceny. This idea potentially worth millions of dollars.

Source: Go blank axis version

Several priors for grand larceny, possession of cocaine.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

He is being charged with grand larceny and making terroristic threats.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2022

They petty officer once committed petty larceny.

Source: Pan Pan

Just two minutes-- Philly Sidlow, grand larceny.

Source: The Practice Season 6

He's 21. 5 counts of petty larceny.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 1

" Oh, is it? " sneered Soapy, adding insult to petit larceny.

Source: Selected Works of O. Henry

But now he has lost everything because of his lapse, larceny.

Source: Pan Pan

All right. I'll plead it to petty larceny, time served.

Source: The Practice Season 6

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