petit larceny

Other forms: petit larcenies

Definitions of petit larceny
  1. noun
    larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
    synonyms: petty, petty larceny
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    antonyms:
    grand larceny
    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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