GRE Word List

LARCENY

the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently

The meaning of the word larceny is the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently.

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WordMeaning
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
machinationsan act of machinating
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tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
rationa food allowance for one day
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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