Larceny – Theft of personal property

(Pronounced lahr-suh-nee)

To remember the definition of the word larceny, use the following mnemonic:

The lark sang when it was sunny (larceny) but she was unaware something was stealing her personal belongings.

Examples of larceny in a sentence

The man was arrested on a charge of larceny.

Taking the book without asking first was considered larceny.

The simple act of larceny left her in prison for years.