larceny


Definition: Meaning of, larceny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlɑːs(ə)ni /

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Singular Plural
larceny larcenies
[uncountable and countable]
  1. law the act or crime of stealing
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larceny used in phrases

  • grand larceny (noun)
    1. American English law the crime of stealing very valuable goods
  • petit larceny (noun)
    1. the amount varies by locale larceny of property having a value less than some amount
  • petty larceny (noun)
    1. law the crime of stealing things that are worth only a small amount of money
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