grand theft

noun

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

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Francisco Marrero, 79, is facing multiple charges of organized fraud, first-degree grand theft, practicing accounting without a license, and money laundering. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 In 2010, a grand jury indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom on grand theft and conspiracy charges and issued a 10-page presentment criticizing the Legislature’s appropriations process. Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 In 2010, a grand jury indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom on grand theft and conspiracy charges and issued a 10-page presentment criticizing the Legislature’s appropriations process. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 The charges include interfering with a traffic control device, grand theft, and vandalism exceeding $400, Sgt. Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

Legal Definition

grand theft

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