grand larceny
Americannoun
noun
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(formerly in England) the theft of property valued at over 12 pence. Abolished in 1827
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(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
Etymology
Origin of grand larceny
First recorded in 1840–50
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Brentford were superior in every aspect, and had Liverpool somehow rescued a point it would have been grand larceny.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Michael Williams, who’s been investigating this suspected case of grand larceny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Gray, 79, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan criminal court to charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and a scheme to defraud.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
Mr. Beale is charged with grand larceny in the first degree and several other felonies and was released on his own recognizance.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
As for Father Michael Antoniou, he was later convicted of attempted grand larceny and served two years in prison.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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