larceny Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    thieving; thievery; theft; stealing.
    • the thieving is awful at Kennedy International

WordNet

Lar"ce*ny noun
Etymology
F. larcin, OE. larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired servant; cf. Gr. () hired servant. Cf. Latrociny.
Wordforms
plural Larcenies
Definitions
  1. (Law) The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.

Webster 1913