larceny : Idioms & Phrases

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Compound larceny

  • . (Law) See Larceny.
Webster 1913

Grand larceny

  • noun larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
    grand theft.
WordNet
  • . (Law) See under Larceny.
Webster 1913

Grand larceny ∧ Petit larceny are

  • distinctions having reference to the nature or value of the property stolen. They are abolished in England.
Webster 1913

Mixed, ∨ Compound, larceny

  • that which, under statute, includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a building or the person.
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Petit larceny

  • noun larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
    petit larceny; petty.
WordNet
  • the stealing of goods of, or under, a certain specified small value; opposed to grand larceny. The distinction is abolished in England.
Webster 1913

petty larceny

  • noun larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
    petit larceny; petty.
WordNet

Simple larceny

  • that which is not accompanied with any aggravating circumstances.
Webster 1913