Petit Larceny (Noun)
Meaning
Larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She was convicted of petit larceny for stealing a video game from the store.
- The police officer cautioned the young boy that shoplifting a candy bar would count as petit larceny.
- Since the necklace was only worth $20, the theft was classified as petit larceny.
- In some states, petit larceny is punished less severely than grand larceny, with fines instead of jail time.
- After being caught by store security, she was arrested and charged with petit larceny for swiping a pair of earrings.