Larceny (Noun)
Meaning
The act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The detective specialized in solving cases of grand larceny involving high-end jewelry stores.
- The rise in petty larceny in the neighborhood has residents on edge and calling for increased police presence.
- The store owner reported a case of larceny after discovering that several expensive electronics were missing from the shelves.
- The defendant was charged with larceny and faced up to five years in prison if convicted.
- The city's larceny rate has decreased significantly since the implementation of new security measures and community policing initiatives.