larceny

1. (law, uncountable) The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.Examples: "“Why are you walking around,” inquired Oedipa, “with your eyes closed, Metzger?” “Larceny,” Metzger said, “maybe they'll need a lawyer.”"; "He was prudent enough not to admit he was earning money, which went down well with you, for you knew already he was working “black,” as the Germans call it — meaning illegally, and at night. Shrewd chap, you thought; resourceful; not above a bit of larceny."Synonyms: theft, robberyuncountable

2. (law, countable) An individual instance of such a taking.Examples: "That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record."countable