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
The fraudster fashionista, who inspired Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” series and was convicted in 2019 of eight felony counts including grand larceny, said she sought approval from U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 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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