petty larceny
–noun Law. | larceny in which the value of the goods taken is below a certain legally specified amount. |
Origin: 1810–20
pet·it larceny also pet·ty larceny  (pět'ē) 
n. The theft of objects whose value is below a certain arbitrary standard. |
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petit larcenysee
LARCENY
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