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petty larceny

 
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–noun Law.
larceny in which the value of the goods taken is below a certain legally specified amount.
Also, petit larceny.
Compare grand larceny.

Origin:
1810–20
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pet·it larceny also pet·ty larceny   (pět'ē)   
n.  The theft of objects whose value is below a certain arbitrary standard.
petty larceny  
n.  Variant of petit larceny.
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Main Entry: petty larceny
Function: noun
: PETIT LARCENY at, LARCENY
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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