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larceny

lar.ce.ny \'la:rs-ne-, -*n-e-\ n [ME, fr. MF larcin theft, fr. L 
   latrocinium robbery, fr. latron-], latro mercenary soldier; akin to OE 
   unld poor, Gk latron pay 1: the unlawful taking and carrying away of 
   personal property with intent t o deprive the rightful owner of his 
   property permanently : THEFT 2: any of various statutory offenses whereby 
   property is obtained illegally