petit larceny

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : - A minor theft : The crime of stealing property whose value is below a specific monetary threshold set by law. This is a less serious category of larceny (theft). Usage This term is used in legal contexts to classify and describe an act of theft. The specific monetary value that distinguishes "petit larceny" from "grand larceny" varies by jurisdiction. Examples The shoplifter...