larceny
/ˈlɑːrsəni/
noun
- 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.