Larceny
/ˈlɑːrsəni/
Definitions
- (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
Related terms
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Commentary
Larceny specifically involves trespassory taking; unlike burglary, it does not require breaking into a structure.
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