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grand larceny
noun
larceny in which the value of the goods taken is above a certain legally specified amount.
grand larceny
noun
(formerly in England) the theft of property valued at over 12 pence. Abolished in 1827
(in some states of the US) the theft of property of which the value is above a specified figure, varying from state to state but usually being between $25 and $60
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of grand larceny1
Example Sentences
One critic noted that "when Maggie Smith is on the screen, the picture moves," and Burton afterwards teasingly described her upstaging of him as "grand larceny."
Often, the charge is coupled with more serious felonies such as grand larceny.
Wan was arrested Friday and arraigned Saturday in Manhattan criminal court on grand larceny charges.
Michael Williams, who’s been investigating this suspected case of grand larceny.
He was charged with two counts of grand larceny, officials said.
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