larceny by bailee

larceny by bailee
An offense as defined by statute. An offense at common law only as it appears that possession was obtained by the bailee from the bailor with the felonius intent of appropriating the thing bailed to his own use and depriving the bailor thereof. 32 Am J1st Larc § 57.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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