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Etymology

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From larceny +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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larcenous (comparative more larcenous, superlative most larcenous)

  1. Given to larceny, tending to thievery.
  2. Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair.
    These late fees are larcenous. I should have read the fine print before signing.

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