grand theft
The criminal act of stealing an amount higher than a limit deemed by statute,…The criminal act of stealing an amount higher than a limit deemed by statute, therefore carrying more severe penalties than a simple theft.
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5 sentencesHe's wanted for grand theft auto.
Sami was arrested for grand theft.
Tom is wanted for grand theft auto.
Meaning
1 senses(US, uncountable)The criminal act of stealing an amount higher than a limit deemed by statute, therefore carrying more severe penalties than a simple theft.
- larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
Synonyms
1 synonyms- larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale):grand larceny
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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