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LARCENY

\lˈɑːsəni], \lˈɑːsəni], \l_ˈɑː_s_ə_n_i]\

Definitions of LARCENY

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The carrying away of property with the intention of defrauding the owner; theft.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Theft.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

Theft.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The unlawful taking of another's property; theft.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Taking or carrying away the goods of another without his knowledge or consent; petty theft.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] Unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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