Definition of "grand theft" [grand theft]

• Larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale) (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Gonzales was wanted in Washoe County, Nevada, for aggravated assault, assault on a federal officer and grand theft auto."
• "Case 4673B; the state versus Ronald Blackmon, grand theft in the first degree."
• "Washoe County doesn't seem too interested in dragging Lawrence back for prosecution on the assault and grand theft auto."