Which of the following describes the intent required for misdemeanor larceny?

The correct choice describes the required intent for misdemeanor larceny as the intention to deprive the possessor of its use permanently. In legal terms, larceny involves the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. This definition is rooted in the principle that larceny is not merely about taking an item but about the intent behind the taking—that is, the intention to deny the owner the use of their property indefinitely.

The other options suggest temporary intentions, such as borrowing or returning the item. These intentions do not meet the legal definition of larceny because they imply that the item will eventually be returned to its rightful owner, thereby not fulfilling the requirement of permanent deprivation. Similarly, lending the item to someone else also does not align with the intent behind larceny, as it involves transferring possession to another person rather than taking and depriving the owner of their property.