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petty larceny

DEFINITIONS OF: petty larceny

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

Synonyms:
petit larceny, petty
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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