Larceny

n. pl. Larcenies (#).
  1. The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.
    2. Grand larceny and Petit larceny are
    distinctions having reference to the nature or value of the property stolen. They are abolished in England.
    Mixed larceny, or Compound larceny ,
    that which, under statute, includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a building or the person.
    Simple larceny ,
    that which is not accompanied with any aggravating circumstances.