Latrociny

Quick meaning: Latrociny is a noun meaning (obsolete) Theft or robbery.

Meaning

(obsolete) Theft or robbery.

Example Sentences

There are yet one or two instances of this cunning latrociny which occurs to us as too rich not be noted.

Of all thefts, I think literary latrociny the least to be excused; and if I had the drawing up of a new penal code, I would certainly make plagiary death, (ay, outright death,) without the benefit of clergy.

The whole civil power was lodged in such hands as had secret instructions from court to vex and ill treat the Israelites; and when matters were come to crisis, that oppression ruled, and the government was turned into a mere latrociny, private force upon any proper occasion, must be deemed lawful in all […]

Word Forms

• latrocinies

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include latronage, thievery, furacity, patrociny, unlaw, obreption.

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