V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
larceny
noun
Definition: the act of stealing someone's property
Synonyms: theft, burglary, robbery, stealing, fraud
Antonyms: gift, benefit, charity
Tips: Larceny is generally used as a legal charge for stealing. Most states break the charge into degrees of larceny that range from petty to grand.
Usage Examples:
Although caught in the act, the man pleaded innocent when charged with grand larceny for stealing a car. (theft)
He was charged with petty larceny after he stole the woman's purse. (theft, burglary)
He spent six months in jail after he was convicted of grand larceny for stealing a car. (theft, robbery)
Embezzlement is a form of larceny that many white-collar criminals seem to justify in their own minds. (fraud, theft)
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