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Noun: grand larceny  grand laa(r)-su-nee
  1. Larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
    "He was charged with grand larceny for stealing a luxury car";
    - grand theft

Derived forms: grand larcenies

Type of: larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving

Antonym: petit larceny

Encyclopedia: Grand larceny