Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
larcenies
Noun
/ˈlɑːr.sə.niːz/
Definition
The act of stealing personal property belonging to someone else.
Examples
- After several larcenies in the neighborhood, the police increased their patrols.
- He was charged with multiple larcenies when he was caught stealing from local shops.
- Larcenies can range from minor thefts to grand larceny involving larger sums of money or value.
Meaning
Larcenies refer to various instances or acts of theft where someone unlawfully takes someone else’s belongings.
Synonyms
- Theft
- Stealing
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Shoplifting
