pet·it larceny also pet·ty larceny (p t  )n. The theft of objects whose value is below a certain arbitrary standard. |
petit larceny
n
1. (Law) (formerly in England) the stealing of property valued at 12 pence or under. Abolished 1827
2. (Law) (in some states of the US) the theft of property having a value below a certain figure Also called petty larceny Compare grand larceny
petit larcenist n
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| Noun | 1. | petit larceny - larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International" grand larceny, grand theft - larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale) |
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