Petty larceny
Petty larceny noun - Larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale).
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Synonyms for Petty larceny
Robbery and petty larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Robbery" instead a noun phrase "Petty 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
Petty larceny and robbery are semantically related. You can use "Petty larceny" instead a noun "Robbery".
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