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
Allie-Brennan, originally from Queens, N.Y., was issued a misdemeanor summons for sixth-degree larceny and is scheduled to appear in court on July 1.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Pineda-Mogollon, from Colombia, was charged with minor larceny and burglary crimes.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Can the places Jackson visited for his book endure public larceny?
—Melina Sempill Watts, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
He is held in jail on charges of possession of a firearm, breaking and entering, robbery, threatening a violent act and larceny, according to Tulsa County Jail records.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Pineda-Mogollon, from Colombia, was charged with minor larceny and burglary crimes.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Can the places Jackson visited for his book endure public larceny?
—Melina Sempill Watts, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
He is held in jail on charges of possession of a firearm, breaking and entering, robbery, threatening a violent act and larceny, according to Tulsa County Jail records.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
Noun
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The actor’s dead serious delivery provides a subtle meta underlay as Frank Jr. takes down bad guys and tackles a master criminal, starting with a bank robbery prologue whose funniest jokes are given away in the trailer.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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The raids also coincided with a separate investigation into a string of robberies by South American crime groups targeting American luxury homes, including the home of pro football player Travis Kelce, the AP reported.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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After the weapons theft, Jacquet reportedly received a phone call to set up a meeting.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The juvenile, who is thought to be the one who brandished the firearm, is not facing federal charges for his role in the thefts but was referred to Hamilton County Juvenile Court.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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