grand theft

noun

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ross was charged in March with defrauding another and grand theft, both felonies. City News Service, Orange County Register, 21 June 2024 They are charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, grand theft, unlawful possession of personal identification and money laundering. Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024 Veronica Gordon, 60, of Plantation, surrendered Friday and is charged with eight crimes, according to investigators, including grand theft and filing false documents. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 In addition to the two first-degree murder charges, Wilson was convicted of grand theft, battery, burglary, and petit theft. Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand theft 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

Legal Definition

grand theft

see theft

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