Larceny
Larceny noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: 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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Synonyms for Larceny
Petty larceny and larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petty larceny" instead a noun "Larceny".
Nearby Word: larcenous
Petty larceny
Petty larceny noun - Larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale).
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Synonyms for Petty larceny
Larceny and petty larceny are semantically related. You can use "Larceny" instead a noun phrase "Petty larceny".
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