n.
Pronunciation: -n ē , -s ə -n ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nies
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French larecin theft, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron-, latro mercenary soldier, probably from Greek *latr ō n, from latron pay
Date: 15th century
: the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently