theft

noun

1. : larceny; broadly : a criminal taking of the property or services of another without consent : 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.