grand larceny

2 definitions found

grand larceny - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Larceny \Lar"ce*ny\, n.; pl. Larcenies. [F. larcin, OE.
     larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired
     servant; cf. Gr. (?) hired servant. Cf. Latrociny.] (Law)
     The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with
     intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf.
     Embezzlement.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     Grand larceny & Petit larceny are distinctions having
        reference to the nature or value of the property stolen.
        They are abolished in England.
  
     Mixed larceny, or Compound larceny, that which, under
        statute, includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a
        building or the person.
  
     Simple larceny, that which is not accompanied with any
        aggravating circumstances.
        [1913 Webster]

grand larceny - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  grand larceny
      n 1: larceny of property having a value greater than some amount
           (the amount varies by locale) [syn: grand larceny, grand theft
           ] [ant: petit larceny, petty, petty larceny]