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)
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In total, 50 felony charges have been filed in connection with the case, including enterprise corruption, grand larceny, identity theft, robbery and conspiracy, according to the Suffolk County Prosecutor's Office.
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ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
The suspect is being investigated for grand larceny.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Police are looking for the employee, who no longer works for Avis Budget and is wanted on grand larceny and scheme to defraud charges.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
He was convicted on those 2024 South Carolina charges of 2nd-degree burglary, two counts of grand larceny, one count of breaking into fuel tanks and one count of criminal conspiracy.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
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ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
The suspect is being investigated for grand larceny.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Police are looking for the employee, who no longer works for Avis Budget and is wanted on grand larceny and scheme to defraud charges.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
He was convicted on those 2024 South Carolina charges of 2nd-degree burglary, two counts of grand larceny, one count of breaking into fuel tanks and one count of criminal conspiracy.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grand larceny
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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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