grand theft

noun

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

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Along with a murder charge, she’s charged with grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025 In 2023, Garcia's retrial took place, and he was convicted of first-degree murder, burglary, grand theft and identity theft. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Four of them, including Garcia, Niroula and Replogle, were charged with murder, conspiracy, grand theft and other crimes. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025 The woman was arrested on suspicion of several counts of grand theft. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand theft

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand theft was circa 1930

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“Grand theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20theft. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

grand theft

see theft

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