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Examples of grand theft in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1930, in the meaning defined above
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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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