grand theft

noun

: grand larceny

Examples of grand theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Malachi Ethan Keasler, 26, of Clearwater, is accused of grand theft, possession of another person’s identification and scheme to defraud in connection with the theft, the sheriff’s office said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Police didn’t say if the drivers were charged with any crime, like, maybe trafficking furniture or grand theft ottoman. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Curtis Wilkie Beasley was sentenced to death after being convicted of first-degree murder, robbery and grand theft auto in a 1995 attack on Carolyn Monfort. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Both were wanted on felony warrants for grand theft and conspiracy. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left

Legal Definition

grand theft

see also:

theft