Petty (Noun)
Meaning
Larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Theft of a bike worth $200 was considered a petty crime in the state.
- The prosecutor decided not to pursue charges for the petty theft of a pack of gum.
- In this jurisdiction, any larceny of property valued under $500 is classified as petty.
- The shoplifter was arrested for petty theft after stealing a shirt from the department store.
- The petty offense of stealing a candy bar from the convenience store resulted in a warning from the police officer.