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
Pilferage is a synonym for larceny in crimes topic. In some cases you can use "Pilferage" instead a noun "Larceny". popular alternative
Nearby Word: larcenous
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Related pairs
- appropriation and larceny
- appropriation and pilferage
- steal and larceny
- steal and pilferage
- rip-off and larceny
- rip-off and pilferage
- theft and larceny
- theft and pilferage
- robbery and larceny
- robbery and pilferage
- stealing and larceny
- stealing and pilferage
- pilfering and larceny
- pilfering and pilferage
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