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Examples of grand theft in a Sentence
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The 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of three felonies: grand theft, unlawful discharge at a house and an enhancement for using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2024
All of the suspects, who police said are from Los Angeles, face felony charges of burglary and grand theft.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
Bailey was charged with third-degree grand theft and organized fraud.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
He has also been convicted of possessing drug paraphernalia and grand theft.
—Austin L. Miller, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Grand theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20theft. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
grand theft
see theft
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