Constructive larceny
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One where the felonious intent to appropriate the goods to his own use, at the time of the asportation, is made out by construction from the defendant's conduct, although, originally, the taking was not apparently felonious. 2 East, P. C. 685 ; 1 Leach, 212.
Defined under Larceny in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
One where the felonious intent to appropriate the goods to his own use, at the time of the asportation, is made out by construction from the defendant’s conduct, although, originally, the taking was not apparently felonious. 2 East, P. C. 685; 1 Leach, 212,
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Larceny made out by construction, or inferred from the acts of a party, where the taking itself was not apparently felonious; as where he obtained the delivery of the goods animo furandi. See Larceny.