Larceny

//ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni//

"Larceny" in a Sentence (10 examples)

Stealing a man's wife, that's nothing, but stealing his car, that's larceny.

He was convicted of larceny.

Tom pleaded guilty to grand larceny.

Tom pled guilty to grand larceny.

Major cities across the United States have also reported dips in burglary, assault, murder, robbery and grand larceny.

Petty larceny is a misdemeanor.

Petty larceny is a misdemeanor; grand larceny is a felony.

“Why are you walking around,” inquired Oedipa, “with your eyes closed, Metzger?” “Larceny,” Metzger said, “maybe they'll need a lawyer.”

He was prudent enough not to admit he was earning money, which went down well with you, for you knew already he was working “black,” as the Germans call it — meaning illegally, and at night. Shrewd chap, you thought; resourceful; not above a bit of larceny.

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

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