petty larceny

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Noun petty larceny has 1 sense

petit larceny, petty larceny - larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
--₁ is a kind of larceny, theft, thievery, thieving, stealing

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Petty Larceny

Definition: Petty larceny refers to the act of stealing property with a relatively low value, typically considered a misdemeanor offense.

Examples:

Noun:

He was charged with petty larceny for stealing a candy bar from the store.
Petty larceny often involves thefts of small items such as wallets, smartphones, or jewelry.

Adjective:

The security guard caught the suspect in the act of committing petty larceny.
She was found guilty of petty larceny and received a fine as punishment.

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