Table of Contents
Synonyms
Antonyms
1. larceny
noun. ['ˈlɑːrsəni'] the act of taking something from someone unlawfully.
Synonyms
- misapplication
- grand larceny
- stealing
- peculation
- grand theft
- petty larceny
- rustling
- misappropriation
- skimming
- felony
- breach of trust with fraudulent intent
- petit larceny
- robbery
- thieving
- shoplifting
- thievery
- shrinkage
- petty
- biopiracy
- theft
- defalcation
- embezzlement
Antonyms
- grand larceny
- loud
- honest
- increase
Featured Games
Rhymes with Larceny
- aborigine
- accompany
- agony
- albany
- androgyny
- anemone
- anthony
- antigone
- antony
- balcony
- bethany
- bimini
- botany
- boustany
- brittany
- cacophony
- canonie
- carmany
- co.
- colony
Sentences with larceny
1. Noun, singular or mass
It is grand larceny if the value of the property taken exceeds the state limit for petty larceny.
2. Adjective
The party could argue that his taking of the umbrella was not larceny because the umbrella belonged to him.
3. Verb, base form
Other defenses to larceny include lack of intent.
4. Coordinating conjunction
The Massachusetts criminal code defines larceny as stealing the property of another.