Larceny Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for larceny.
larceny
larceny
/ˈlɑː.sən.i/
Examples
- The term theft is sometimes used synonymously with larceny.
- As a result, the Court overturned the larceny conviction.
- The most common crime reported was larceny.
- Gilroy was arrested in 1940 on charges of larceny of machinery.
- If the defendant merely had custody, the crime is larceny.
- In 1987, Donovan was tried and acquitted of larceny charges.
- The modern spelling is petty larceny for the misdemeanor level.
- He was acquitted of larceny, but found guilty on the burglary count.
- In 1913 at the age of twelve, he was arrested on a charge of larceny.
- Larceny applies only to the stealing of tangible personal property.
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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"Lark + Knee. A sneaky bird stole seed, like theft bending knee."
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