Definition of Larceny

unlawful taking of personal property

Examples of Larceny in a sentence

After finding his computer was not where he left it, he accused his sister of larceny.  🔊

Stealing, larceny, theft; no matter what you call it, it is not right.  🔊

The man had been arrested for larceny, but he was let off when the allegedly stolen item was recovered.  🔊

Larceny is one of those things that should never be acceptable in a civilized society.  🔊

The larceny charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car.  🔊

Many would argue that a thief’s code is irrelevant so long as he commits larceny.  🔊

Though he claimed to have borrowed the items, they were actually obtained through an act of larceny.  🔊

Committing larceny to feed your family may seem justified, but it is still wrong.  🔊

Larceny could not exist without property rights.  🔊

Grand larceny is likely to land you in prison.  🔊

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