"grand theft" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} grand theft (uncountable)
  1. (US) The criminal act of stealing an amount higher than a limit deemed by statute, therefore carrying more severe penalties than a simple theft. Wikipedia link: grand theft Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Crime, Law Derived forms: grand theft auto Related terms: petty theft

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