larceny

Definition of "larceny"
  1. The unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intention of permanently depriving them of it
How to use "larceny" in a sentence
  1. After a spree of larceny in the neighborhood, residents grew vigilant.
  2. He was charged with larceny for stealing the bicycle.
  3. The jewelry went missing, leading the store owner to suspect larceny.
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