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
Smuggling and larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smuggling" instead a noun "Larceny".
Nearby Word: larcenous
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Smuggling and Larceny. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/larceny/smuggling
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Smuggling or Larceny. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/larceny/smuggling.
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