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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

larceny

/lɑrˈsɛni/ noun · British & US
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What does larceny mean?

noun

The act of stealing or taking something without permission, especially something of value. Larceny is a type of theft.

Example

"The police investigated a case of larceny at the local store."

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