n. [ L. latrocinium. Cf. Larceny. ] Theft; larceny. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl. Atrocities [ F. atrocité, L. atrocitas, fr. atrox, atrocis, cruel. ] 1. Enormous wickedness; extreme heinousness or cruelty. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An atrocious or extremely cruel deed. [ 1913 Webster ]
The atrocities which attend a victory. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]