Legal Definitions - larcenous

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:

• A larcenous thief stole my wallet from my purse.
• The police arrested the suspect for his larcenous behavior.
• She had a larcenous intent when she entered the store and stole the jewelry.

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.