Petty 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
- The shopkeeper was charged with petty larceny for stealing a pack of gum worth only 50 cents.
- According to the police report, the woman was arrested for petty larceny after taking a $20 bill from her coworker's purse.
- In many states, petty larceny is considered a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine or short jail sentence.
- The young boy was accused of petty larceny for shoplifting a video game worth $60 from the local game store.
- The city's police department reported a rise in petty larceny crimes, including thefts of bicycles, purses, and jewelry.