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petit larceny

DEFINITIONS OF: petit larceny

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n larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

Synonyms:
petty, petty larceny
Antonyms:
grand larceny, grand theft
larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
Type of:
larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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