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grand larceny

–noun Law.
larceny in which the value of the goods taken is above a certain legally specified amount.
Also called grand theft.
Compare petty larceny.


Origin:
1840–50
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grand larceny  
n.  The theft of property of a value exceeding the amount constituting petit larceny.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: grand larceny
see LARCENY
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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