petit larceny
Americannoun
noun
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(formerly in England) the stealing of property valued at 12 pence or under. Abolished 1827
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(in some states of the US) the theft of property having a value below a certain figure
Other Word Forms
- petit larcenist noun
Etymology
Origin of petit larceny
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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The “Fantastic Beasts” star appeared in Vermont Superior Court remotely with their lawyer for the arraignment to felony burglary and petit larceny.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Ortiz was also charged with petit larceny, the theft of something without high value.
From Washington Times
But when prosecutors wrote up the complaint against Myers, the top charge was downgraded from felony grand larceny to petit larceny, court records show.
From Fox News
Of her 96 prior arrests, most were for petit larceny, a misdemeanor that is not eligible for monetary bail under state law, the New York Post reported.
From Fox News
Bragg's office downgraded the charge to petit larceny, the New York Post reported.
From Fox News
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