grand larceny

noun

: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed as constituting petit larceny

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Earlier this week, Parra pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny and is expected to be sentenced to two to six years in state prison. —

Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025 As for Brown, he was denied bond and charged with grand larceny, accessory before the fact, possession of a weapon under the age of 18 and unlawful carry, among other charges, according to police. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Brown-Fisher was charged with felony grand larceny, felony larceny from a person and felony financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult in March, according to officials. —

Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Kelley, 28, was charged with three counts of felony grand larceny for allegedly stealing a church van and trailer. —

Tracy Wright, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand larceny

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand larceny was in 1618

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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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