Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Larceny \Lar"ce*ny\, n.; pl. {Larcenies}. [F. larcin, OE.
   larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired
   servant; cf. Gr. (?) hired servant. Cf. {Latrociny}.] (Law)
   The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with
   intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf.
   {Embezzlement}.

   {Grand larceny} & {Petit larceny are} distinctions having
      reference to the nature or value of the property stolen.
      They are abolished in England.

   {Mixed}, 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.

Source : WordNet®

larceny
     n : the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the
         thieving is awful at Kennedy International" [syn: {theft},
          {thievery}, {thieving}, {stealing}]