The difference between Embezzlement and Larceny
When used as nouns, embezzlement means the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner, whereas larceny means the unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.
check bellow for the other definitions of Embezzlement and Larceny
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Embezzlement as a noun (legal, business):
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
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Larceny as a noun (legal):
The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.
Examples:
"synonyms: theft robbery"
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Larceny as a noun (legal):
A larcenous act attributable to an individual.
Examples:
"That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record."