grand larceny

noun

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

Examples of grand larceny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Burglary, grand larceny and auto thefts were also down. —

Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024 Court records show Sierra’s bail was set at $11,000 for the grand larceny charge, and her preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 18. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024 Sorokin was convicted in 2019 of grand larceny and other financial crimes after pretending to be a German heiress with a trust fund. —

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024 He was accused of stealing a total of nearly $3.8 million, pleading not guilty to first-degree grand larceny, four counts of second-degree grand larceny, and one count of first-degree scheme to defraud. —

Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand larceny

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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 Sep. 2024.

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