Grand theft and Petit larceny

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Grand theft noun - Larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale).

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Petit larceny is an antonym for grand theft.

Petit larceny noun - Larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale).

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Grand theft is an antonym for petit larceny.

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