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grand theft auto

(US) The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

ˈɡɹænd ˈθɛft ˈɔtoʊCurrent162 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US) The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Origin: From grand theft + auto, apparently at first in law-enforcement lists. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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