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petty theft

petty theft see theft ...


theft

theft [Old English thiefth] : larceny ;broadly : a criminal taking of the property or services of another without consent NOTE: Theft commonly encompasses by statute a variety of forms of stealing formerly treated as distinct crimes. grand theft : theft of property or services whose value exceeds a specified amount or of a specified kind of property (as an automobile) NOTE: Grand theft is a felony. identity theft : the unauthorized use of another's means of identification (as name or social security number) for the purpose of commiting theft or another crime petty theft : theft of property or services whose value is below a specified amount called also petit theft NOTE: Petty theft is a misdemeanor but may be aggravated by prior convictions. ...


petit theft

petit theft : petty theft at theft ...


Light fingered

Dexterous in taking and conveying away thievish pilfering addicted to petty thefts...


Pickery

Petty theft...


Pilfer

To steal in small quantities or articles of small value to practice petty theft...


Pilfery

Petty theft...


Sheepbite

To bite or nibble like a sheep hence to practice petty thefts...


Sheepbiter

One who practices petty thefts...


Pickery

Pickery, petty theft, or stealing things of small value, Bell's Scots Law Dict....


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