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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Jamison-Lewis faces many charges, including grand larceny, and faces up to four years in prison if convicted.
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John Dias, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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.
—ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
The suspect is being investigated for grand larceny.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Unlike a digital scroll, print has to be scanned before it can be scraped for the grand larceny known as A.I. training—a small but important impediment.
—John R. MacArthur, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
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John Dias, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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.
—ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
The suspect is being investigated for grand larceny.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Unlike a digital scroll, print has to be scanned before it can be scraped for the grand larceny known as A.I. training—a small but important impediment.
—John R. MacArthur, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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