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grand larceny

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grand larceny
n.
The theft of property of a value exceeding the amount constituting petit larceny.
grand larceny
n
1. (Law) (formerly in England) the theft of property valued at over 12 pence. Abolished in 1827
2. (Law) (in some states of the US) the theft of property of which the value is above a specified figure, varying from state to state but usually being between $25 and $60 Compare petit larceny
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Noun1.grand larceny - larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
grand theft
larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
petit larceny, petty, petty larceny - larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
Translations
grand larceny
n → schwerer Diebstahl


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