Definition of Larciny
Lar"ce*ny (?), n.; pl.
Larcenies (#). [F. larcin, OE.
larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber,
mercenary, hired servant; cf. Gr. (&?;) hired servant. Cf.
Latrociny.] (Law) The unlawful taking and carrying
away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the
same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.
Grand larceny ∧ Petit larceny
are distinctions having reference to the nature or
value of the property stolen. They are abolished in England. --
Mixed, or Compound, larceny,
that which, under statute, includes in it the aggravation of a
taking from a building or the person. -- Simple
larceny, that which is not accompanied with any
aggravating circumstances.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (law) the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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