latrocinyEtymologyFrom Latin latrōcinium (“highway robbery”), from latrōcinor, from latrō (“brigand, robber, mercenary”) + -cinor (“verbal suffix”). Doublet of larceny.latrociny means Theft or robbery. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounTheft or robbery.“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.”