grand theft

noun

: grand larceny

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The other four involved in the October attack pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grand theft last year. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 Johnay Monique Barnett, 37, of Roswell, Georgia, was charged with grand theft and booked into the Monroe County jail on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 14 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 See All Example Sentences for grand theft

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand theft was circa 1930

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grand theft

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theft
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