Petty larceny and Thievery

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

Thievery and petty larceny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun phrase "Petty larceny".

Thievery

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Petty larceny and thievery are semantically related. You can use "Petty larceny" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish
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