Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petit larceny
Noun
/ˈpɛtɪ lɑːrˈsəni/
Definition
The unlawful taking of someone else’s property with a value lower than a specified amount, typically considered a misdemeanor.
Examples
- He was charged with petit larceny for stealing a bicycle.
- Petit larceny is often punished with fines or a short jail sentence.
- The store had a policy to report petit larceny incidents to the authorities.
Meaning
Petit larceny refers to minor theft involving items of low monetary value, and is generally treated less severely than grand larceny.
Synonyms
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Petty theft
