grand larceny
grand larceny
grand larceny
grand′ lar′ceny
n.
| Noun | 1. | grand larceny - larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale) |
| 单词 | grand larceny | |||
| 释义 | grand larcenygrand larcenygrand larcenygrand′ lar′cenyn.
grand larcenyGrand LarcenyA category of larceny—the offense of illegally taking the property of another—in which the value of the property taken is greater than that set for petit larceny. At Common Law, the punishment for grand larceny was death. Today, grand larceny is a statutory crime punished by a fine, imprisonment, or both. grand larcenyn. the crime of theft of another's property (including money) over a certain value (for example, $500), as distinguished from petty (or petit) larceny in which the value is below the grand larceny limit. Some states only recognize the crime of larceny, but draw the line between a felony (punishable by state prison time) and a misdemeanor (local jail and/or fine) based on the amount of the loot. (See: larceny, theft) grand larcenya more serious version of the crime of LARCENY.grand larceny
Synonyms for grand larceny
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