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grand larceny

noun

, Law.
  1. larceny in which the value of the goods taken is above a certain legally specified amount.


grand larceny

noun

  1. (formerly in England) the theft of property valued at over 12 pence. Abolished in 1827
  2. (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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of grand larceny1

First recorded in 1840–50

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Example Sentences

Harris, a resident of Boerum Hill, is charged with two counts of grand larceny and possession of stolen property.

A records check showed that he was wanted for grand larceny in Virginia, and he spent several months in jail there.

I remained, at that point, unconvinced that Marshall was guilty of the grand larceny count.

Only a handful of counts remained on which to reach a verdict, including the one of grand larceny.

Anthony Marshall had committed grand larceny in the first degree.

Mr. Hadden is now serving out a term of ten years imprisonment in the New Jersey Penitentiary, for grand larceny.

Their misrepresentations as to the money value of glasses amounts to grand larceny.

The Boss tried to tell her how there wa'n't any grand larceny intended, but it was no go.

I know places where they'd indict you for grand larceny if you took much more than you have here.

No, me for where you can carry off things that are too big for the grand larceny statutes.

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