grand larceny

noun

: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed by law

also : larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (such as the use of threats)

Examples of grand larceny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bacchus — whose salary topped $250,000 last year — was arrested Wednesday and charged with grand larceny and official misconduct. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Police allege that Clark avoided contact during the investigation but has since turned herself in to face charges of grand larceny in the third degree and endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person in the first degree. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Thomas Dono was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the first degree on May 19, according to a spokesperson for the New York City Police Department. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

According to police records obtained by VIBE, Andrade is facing multiple felony charges, including home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment/kidnapping, and grand larceny. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

grand larceny

see also:

larceny