Definition

Noun: A person who commits the crime of larceny; a thief. Larceny is the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

Usage

The word "larcener" is a formal or legal term used to specifically label someone who has committed the act of larceny. It is less common in everyday speech than synonyms like "thief."

Examples

• The police apprehended the larcener who had been stealing packages from doorsteps.
• In court, the accused was formally charged as a larcener.
• The security footage clearly identified the larcener.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in legal contexts, police reports, and formal writing to specify the type of crime committed.
• It can be used in a historical context to describe thieves from past eras.

Variants and Related Words

• Larcenist (noun): A synonym for larcener, with identical meaning and usage.
• Larceny (noun): The crime itself, defined as the theft of personal property.
• Larcenous (adjective): Having the character of or relating to larceny. (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Thief
• Stealer
• Pilferer (one who steals small items)
• Robber (often implies theft with confrontation or threat)

Antonyms

• Victim
• Owner
• Law-abiding citizen

Noun

1. a person who commits larceny