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larcenous

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lar⋅ce⋅nous

  [lahr-suh-nuhs]
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–adjective
1. of, resembling, or characteristic of larceny.
2. guilty of larceny.
Origin:
1735–45; larcen(y) + -ous

Related forms:
lar⋅ce⋅nous⋅ly, adverb
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lar·ce·nous   (lär'sə-nəs)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or involving larceny: a larcenous scheme; with larcenous intent.

  2. Guilty of or given to larceny.

lar'ce·nous·ly adv.
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Main Entry: lar·ce·nous
Pronunciation: 'lär-s&-n&s
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or having the nature of larceny <larcenous intent> larcenous scheme>
2 : committing larceny
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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