Petit larceny and Robbery

Petit larceny

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

Robbery and petit larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Robbery" instead a noun phrase "Petit larceny".

Robbery

Robbery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: the first sign that there had been a robbery was the broken door lock
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Synonyms for Robbery

Petit larceny and robbery are semantically related. You can use "Petit larceny" instead a noun "Robbery".

Nearby Words: robber, robbed, robbing
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