Larceny

/ˈlɑːrsəni/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with intent to steal.
    He was charged with larceny for stealing the jewelry.

Forms

  • larcenies

Commentary

Larceny specifically involves trespassory taking; unlike burglary, it does not require breaking into a structure.

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