as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny
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Recent Examples of larceny
His convictions include first-degree murder with a weapon, battery, larceny, as well as possession and trafficking of cocaine.
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Dan Gooding
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The national federal estimates that larceny incidents increased by 93% in 2023 compared to 2019.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Pitt was also arrested and charged in 2022 for assault and larceny after allegedly hitting a man multiple times and stealing his phone.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Police said the 16-year-old was charged March 11 with assault with intent to commit great bodily home less than murder, unlawful driving, larceny and interfering with a 911 call.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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Dan Gooding
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The national federal estimates that larceny incidents increased by 93% in 2023 compared to 2019.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Pitt was also arrested and charged in 2022 for assault and larceny after allegedly hitting a man multiple times and stealing his phone.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Police said the 16-year-old was charged March 11 with assault with intent to commit great bodily home less than murder, unlawful driving, larceny and interfering with a 911 call.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
Noun
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From the start, police ruled out robbery as a motive—nothing had been taken.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead, investigators suspect the letter was intended to benefit a separate individual who is currently awaiting trial in a robbery and assault case in which Reyes is a victim.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to such legal setbacks, associations can also be forced into bankruptcy by significant financial mismanagement or theft, uncovered property damage, high rates of owner delinquencies, and the costs associated with inspections and repairs.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Police took the suspect into custody and charged him with burglary and theft.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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