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larceny

/ˈlɑː.sən.i/
noun
  1. The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.

    Similar: robbery, theft

  2. A larcenous act attributable to an individual.

    "That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record."

Synonymsrobbery, theft

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