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How do you spell Larceny?

Correct spelling

larceny

Remember LATRO the Latin robber - larceny has 'arc' like an arc of crime

Why is larceny spelled this way?

From Latin latrocinium, robbery. LATRO (robber). Larceny is theft — property taken without consent or violence.

Common misspellings of larceny

larcanylarsenylarceny

Example

The defendant was charged with grand larceny for stealing the expensive jewelry.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell larceny?+
The correct spelling is "larceny". Remember LATRO the Latin robber - larceny has 'arc' like an arc of crime
Is it larcany or larceny?+
The correct spelling is "larceny", not "larcany".

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