
Larceny
Legality
Larceny is a legal term, often appearing in laws, police reports, and court cases, related to crime.
The court's docket listed several larceny charges.
Severe Crime
Larceny involves serious offenses which can lead to arrest and criminal charges.
She faced a larceny trial for embezzling funds.
Possession
'Larceny' implies the thief takes possession of the property, however briefly.
Larceny requires actual control over the stolen item.
Compare with
BurglaryEmbezzleFraudPilferRobberyShopliftingStealTheftThief
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