grand theft auto
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grand theft auto
Where it comes from
From grand theft (“aggravated theft”) + auto, apparently at first in law-enforcement lists.
noun
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The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
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noun criminal act of stealing a motor vehicle
| Español | robo de vehículos |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 盜竊汽車 /盗窃汽车 dàoqiè qìchē |
| Deutsch | Kraftfahrzeugdiebstahl, Autodiebstahl, Motorraddiebstahl |
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title = {grand theft auto},
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