/ Dictionary / Index P petty larceny: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pet'ty lar'ceny Pronunciation: [key] — Law. Law. larceny in which the value of the goods taken is below a certain legally specified amount. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. petty jury petty officer Related Content Daily Word Quiz: opulent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language