grand theft

noun

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

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Lori was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Arizona for Charles Vallow's death, plus grand theft for collecting Tylee and J.J.'s Social Security Survivor benefits after their deaths. Jessica Sager, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 David Armstrong Barber, 35, a former deputy with Brevard County, was also charged on Wednesday with grand theft of a motor vehicle, per the court records. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025 He was charged with grand theft, attempted grand larceny, conspiracy, elder abuse, and theft by false pretenses, officials said. Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025 They've since been charged with second-degree burglary, grand theft and conspiracy, according to the Hi-Desert Star. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand theft

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand theft was circa 1930

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“Grand theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20theft. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

grand theft

see theft

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