larceny

/ˈlɑːrsəni/
noun
  1. The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it; theft.
    • The store owner pressed charges for larceny when the customer walked out with unpaid goods.
    • In many states, larceny is divided into petty larceny and grand larceny based on the value of the stolen items.
    • He was charged with larceny after stealing a bicycle from the park.
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