Larceny ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Larceny ( noun )

The unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Origin:

From old french larcin, from latin latrocinium "robbery, banditry".

Examples:

1. He was charged with larceny for stealing a car.
2. The police arrested the suspect for grand larceny.
3. The prosecutor charged the defendant with larceny for stealing money from the store.
4. The judge sentenced the defendant to prison for larceny.
5. The larceny was caught on camera, and the suspect was quickly identified.

(As a verb)

Larceny ( verb )

The unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Origin:

From old french larcin, from latin latrocinium "robbery, banditry".

Examples:

1. He was charged with larceny for stealing a car.
2. The police arrested the suspect for grand larceny.
3. The prosecutor charged the defendant with larceny for stealing money from the store.
4. The judge sentenced the defendant to prison for larceny.
5. The larceny was caught on camera, and the suspect was quickly identified.