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petty larceny

/ˈpɛti ˈlɑːrsəni/

Tradução: Termo jurídico que designa o furto de bens pessoais de valor relativamente baixo, geralmente considerado contravenção ou delito leve, e não crime grave.

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/ˈpɛti ˈlɑːrsəni/C1formallegal
  • ptTermo jurídico que designa o furto de bens pessoais de valor relativamente baixo, geralmente considerado contravenção ou delito leve, e não crime grave.

A legal term referring to the theft of personal property that is relatively low in value, typically considered a misdemeanor rather than a felony.

  1. Minor theftB2formal

    The act of stealing items of relatively low value, typically considered a misdemeanor in law.

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    • He was charged with petty larceny for stealing a candy bar from the store.
    • Petty larceny often results in a fine or short jail sentence.
    • The teenager was caught committing petty larceny at the mall.