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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One critic noted that "when Maggie Smith is on the screen, the picture moves," and Burton afterwards teasingly described her upstaging of him as "grand larceny."
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
Michael Williams, who’s been investigating this suspected case of grand larceny.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The disgraced ex-official, who doesn’t identify as male or female, is awaiting extradition to Virginia on grand larceny charges.
From Washington Times • May 18, 2023
“While we are encouraged that five of the seven index crime categories decreased in the first quarter, felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 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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