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单词 petty larceny
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petty larceny


petty larceny

n. Variant of petit larceny.

petty larceny

n (Law) a variant spelling of petit larceny

pet′ty

(or pet′it) lar′ceny


n. larceny in which the value of the goods taken is below a certain legally specified amount. [1810–20]
Thesaurus
Noun1.petty larceny - larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)petit larceny, pettylarceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"

petty larceny


Related to petty larceny: grand larceny

petty larceny

n. a term used in many states for theft of a small amount of money or objects of little value (such as less than $500). It is distinguished from grand larceny which is theft of property of greater worth, which is a felony punishable by a term in state prison. Petty larceny is a misdemeanor punishable at maximum with a term in the county jail. States which only use the term "larceny," often treat theft of a smaller amounts as a misdemeanor in sentencing.

petty larceny


Related to petty larceny: grand larceny
  • noun

Synonyms for petty larceny

noun larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

Synonyms

  • petit larceny
  • petty

Related Words

  • larceny
  • stealing
  • theft
  • thievery
  • thieving
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