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Definition of «larceny»

The term larceny refers to the act of stealing or taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission. It is a type of theft, and can involve taking property directly from another person (such as through pickpocketing) or by taking property indirectly such as by fraud or embezzlement. Larceny is typically considered a crime in most jurisdictions, with varying degrees of severity depending on the value of what was stolen and other factors.

Usage examples

  1. The suspect was charged with grand larceny for stealing a luxury car from the dealership.
  2. She was found guilty of petit larceny after shoplifting a pair of expensive sunglasses.
  3. The security cameras captured the act of larceny as the thief stole a wallet from an unsuspecting victim.
  4. He was convicted of larceny for embezzling money from his employer over a period of several years.
  5. The stolen artwork was recovered, and the thief was arrested and charged with art larceny.
  6. The homeowner reported a case of larceny when valuable jewelry went missing after a house party.
  7. The accused was acquitted of larceny due to lack of evidence linking him to the stolen goods.
  8. In some jurisdictions, larceny is considered a felony and can result in significant prison time.
  9. The detective was praised for his investigation skills, which led to the swift identification and apprehension of the larceny suspect.
  10. The local police department recently implemented a larceny prevention program to educate citizens on ways to protect their belongings.

Phrases with «larceny»

Sentences with «larceny»

  • Clement I. Gardner pleaded guilty to the felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • Clement I. Gardner, 64, has been charged with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • The president of the Syracuse / Onondaga chapter of the NAACP is facing grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing nearly $ 55,000 from CNY Pop - Warner Football and Cheerleading where he served as treasurer, according to New York State Police. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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