larcenous

English

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Etymology

From larceny +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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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