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
Theft and petty larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theft" instead a noun phrase "Petty larceny".
Theft
Theft noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly
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Synonyms for Theft
Petty larceny and theft are semantically related. You can use "Petty larceny" instead a noun "Theft".
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