Phrase guide

grand larceny

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The larceny of property whose value is greater than an amount set by law to distinguish it from petty larceny.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, countable, uncountable

Qualifier: criminal law

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: grand theft

Antonyms: petit larceny

Broader terms: larceny, theft, thievery, thieving, stealing

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: schwerer Diebstahl — larceny of value greater than set by law to distinguish it from petty larceny
  • Icelandic: stórþjófnaður — larceny of value greater than set by law to distinguish it from petty larceny
  • Polish: duża kradzież — larceny of value greater than set by law to distinguish it from petty larceny