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Definition of Larceny
1. Noun. The act of taking something from someone unlawfully. "The thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
Exact synonyms: Stealing, Theft, Thievery, Thieving
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of Trust With Fraudulent Intent, Defalcation, Embezzlement, Misapplication, Misappropriation, Peculation, Pilferage, Shoplifting, Shrinkage, Robbery, Biopiracy, Grand Larceny, Grand Theft, Petit Larceny, Petty, Petty Larceny, Skimming, Rustling
Generic synonyms: Felony
Derivative terms: Larcener, Larcenist, Steal, Thieve, Thieve
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of Trust With Fraudulent Intent, Defalcation, Embezzlement, Misapplication, Misappropriation, Peculation, Pilferage, Shoplifting, Shrinkage, Robbery, Biopiracy, Grand Larceny, Grand Theft, Petit Larceny, Petty, Petty Larceny, Skimming, Rustling
Generic synonyms: Felony
Derivative terms: Larcener, Larcenist, Steal, Thieve, Thieve
Definition of Larceny
1. n. The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.
Definition of Larceny
1. the felonious taking and removal of another's personal goods [n -NIES]