petit larceny (Meaning)

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petit larceny (n)

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

The security cameras captured the teenager committing petit larceny by pocketing a small figurine from the jewelry store.
The neighborhood was plagued by a recent spike in incidents of petit larceny, with residents reporting missing items from their cars.
The accused was charged with petit larceny after being caught red-handed stealing a wallet from a shopper's purse.
The value of the stolen goods in the petit larceny case did not exceed the legal threshold for a more serious charge.
The store manager alerted the police after observing a customer engaging in petit larceny by concealing merchandise under their clothing.
The petty nature of the petit larceny offense led the judge to impose a lenient sentence.
The local police department implemented increased patrols in areas known for a high incidence of petit larceny.
The suspect confessed to committing multiple acts of petit larceny in order to support their drug addiction.
The prosecutor emphasized the repeated nature of the petit larceny offenses, arguing for a harsher punishment.
The victim of petit larceny expressed anger and frustration, demanding justice for the theft of their belongings.

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

embezzlement,petty larceny, kidnapping, kidnaping, shoplifting, pilfering, burglary, pilferage, robbery,graft

No antonyms found.

The security cameras captured the teenager committing petit larceny by pocketing a small figurine from the jewelry store.

The neighborhood was plagued by a recent spike in incidents of petit larceny, with residents reporting missing items from their cars.

The accused was charged with petit larceny after being caught red-handed stealing a wallet from a shopper's purse.

The value of the stolen goods in the petit larceny case did not exceed the legal threshold for a more serious charge.