larcenist
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 term "larcenist" is a formal or legal word for a thief, specifically one who commits larceny. It is often used in legal contexts, police reports, or formal writing.
Examples
- The security footage helped police identify the larcenist who stole the jewelry.
- She was convicted as a larcenist for shoplifting expensive electronics.
- The prosecutor described the defendant as a habitual larcenist.
Advanced Usage
- The word can be modified to specify the type or scale of theft, e.g., "petty larcenist" (for minor theft) or "grand larcenist" (for major theft, as defined by law).
Variants and Related Words
- Larceny (n): The crime itself; theft of personal property.
- Larcenous (adj): Having the character of or relating to larceny; thievish.
- He was accused of larcenous intent.
Synonyms
- Thief
- Stealer
- Pilferer
- Robber (though "robbery" often involves force or threat, unlike larceny)
- Burglar (specifically one who breaks into a building to commit theft)
Antonyms
- Victim
- Owner
- Law-abiding citizen
Noun
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a person who commits larceny
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