Definitions for: Larceny

[n] the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"

Webster (1913) Definition: Lar"ce*ny, n.; pl. Larcenies. [F. larcin, OE.
larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired
servant; cf. Gr. (?) hired servant. Cf. Latrociny.] (Law)
The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with
intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf.
Embezzlement.

Grand larceny & Petit larceny are distinctions having
reference to the nature or value of the property stolen.
They are abolished in England.

Mixed, or Compound, larceny, that which, under statute,
includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a building
or the person.

Simple larceny, that which is not accompanied with any
aggravating circumstances.

Synonyms: stealing, theft, thievery, thieving

See Also: breach of trust with fraudulent intent, defalcation, embezzlement, felony, grand larceny, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation, petit larceny, petty larceny, pilferage, robbery, rustling, shoplifting, shrinkage, skimming

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