petty larceny
noun
: petit larceny
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The actor was hit with assault and petty larceny charges in July after allegedly hitting another man multiple times and taking his phone, according to TMZ. 
Peter Sblendorio New York Daily News (tns), al, 16 Sep. 2022 Simon and co-creator George Pelecanos use a time-hopping narrative to juggle multiple subplots about petty larceny and bureaucratic indifference with historic recreations of the Freddie Gray protests. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2022 Jake Hoyle’s pandemic Olympics started with petty larceny. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 21 July 2021 Other arrests followed—for petty larceny, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence. Ada Ferrer, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021 Through pandemic and petty larceny, barbecue abides. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 7 Jan. 2021 Honaker was previously arrested for petty larceny, forgery and battery, WFOR-TV reported, citing police records. Fox News, 22 Oct. 2020 Jack’s exile in St. Louis has been punishingly lonely and meaningless, defined by petty larceny, drunkenness, debt and a stint in prison, but also by countless hours hiding in the stacks of the public library. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2020 The charge was petty larceny, which is a misdemeanor, and his bail was set at just one dollar. Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2020 See More
Peter Sblendorio New York Daily News (tns), al, 16 Sep. 2022 Simon and co-creator George Pelecanos use a time-hopping narrative to juggle multiple subplots about petty larceny and bureaucratic indifference with historic recreations of the Freddie Gray protests. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2022 Jake Hoyle’s pandemic Olympics started with petty larceny. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 21 July 2021 Other arrests followed—for petty larceny, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence. Ada Ferrer, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021 Through pandemic and petty larceny, barbecue abides. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 7 Jan. 2021 Honaker was previously arrested for petty larceny, forgery and battery, WFOR-TV reported, citing police records. Fox News, 22 Oct. 2020 Jack’s exile in St. Louis has been punishingly lonely and meaningless, defined by petty larceny, drunkenness, debt and a stint in prison, but also by countless hours hiding in the stacks of the public library. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2020 The charge was petty larceny, which is a misdemeanor, and his bail was set at just one dollar. Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1580, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
petty larceny
noun
: petit larceny at larceny
petty larceny
noun
as in petit larceny
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- petit larceny
- embezzlement
- burglary
- graft
- shoplifting
- misappropriation
- misapplication
- larceny
- peculation
- embezzling
- kidnapping
- pilfering
- robbery
- abduction
- pilferage
- purloining
- filching
- hijacking
- stealing
- housebreaking
- carjacking
- highjacking
- kidnaping
- theft
- looting
- thievery
- plundering
- black marketeering
- rustling
- spoliation
- rapine
- poaching
- despoliation
- shanghaiing
- smuggling
- despoilment
- pillage
- piracy
- banditry