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Term: LARCENOUS
Definition: Larcenous means stealing or taking something that doesn't belong to you. It can describe someone who is planning to steal or has a history of stealing.
Definition: Larcenous (lahr-sə-nəs) is an adjective that describes something related to or characterized by larceny, which is the act of stealing someone else's property without their permission.
Examples:
The examples illustrate how larcenous can be used to describe someone or something that is involved in stealing or has the intention to steal. In the first example, the thief's actions are described as larcenous because they stole the wallet without permission. In the second example, the suspect's behavior is described as larcenous because they were involved in stealing. In the third example, the person's intent to steal the jewelry is described as larcenous because they had the intention to commit larceny.