larceny UK /ˈlɑː.sən.i/US /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ noun2 •The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.“Why are you walking around,” inquired Oedipa, “with your eyes closed, Metzger?” “Larceny,” Metzger said, “maybe they'll need a lawyer.” — 1966 •An individual instance of such a taking.That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record. formslarcenies