larceny

noun
UK: /ˈlɑːsəni/
US: /ˈlɑːrsəni/

  1. The unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it

    1. He was arrested for petty larceny after stealing a candy bar.
    2. The increase in online shopping has led to a rise in digital larceny and fraud.

Synonyms

theft robbery burglary

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "larceny" is /ˈlɑːsəni/ in British English and /ˈlɑːrsəni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "larceny": theft, robbery, burglary.

Example usage of "larceny": "He was arrested for petty larceny after stealing a candy bar.". More examples on the page.