grand theft

noun

: grand larceny

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, they were each charged with grand theft of Siira’s supplemental security income. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Glazer found probable cause for the grand theft charge, set bond at $2,500, and appointed the Public Defender's Office to represent him. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Malachi Ethan Keasler, 26, of Clearwater, is accused of grand theft, possession of another person’s identification and scheme to defraud in connection with the theft, the sheriff’s office said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Police didn’t say if the drivers were charged with any crime, like, maybe trafficking furniture or grand theft ottoman. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left

Legal Definition

grand theft

see also:

theft