Entity: GRAND-THEFT-AUTO
Grand Theft Auto is a term that originated as a legal term for stealing a car with the intent to sell it, but is now widely known as the title of a popular video game series.
GRAND-THEFT-AUTO
Etymology
The term 'Grand Theft Auto' is derived from 'grand theft' meaning aggravated theft and 'auto' referring to automobile.
Definition
Grand Theft Auto originally referred to stealing a car with the intent to sell it, but it is now commonly associated with the video game series of the same name.
Historical Context
The term has its origins in law enforcement lists and has evolved to become a well-known term in popular culture due to the success of the video game franchise.
Cultural Significance
'Grand Theft Auto' has become synonymous with open-world action-adventure video games known for their controversial themes and gameplay.
Related Concepts
The term 'Grand Theft Auto' is often compared to other legal terms like 'Murder One' and 'Grand theft, automobile'.
See Also
- r/EnglishLearning on Reddit: Can someone please explain the meanings of GTA and RDR?
- grand theft auto - Wiktionary
- american english - Why 'grand theft auto', not 'grand auto theft'? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
- What is the origin and history of the term 'grand theft auto'? - Law Stack Exchange
- Urban Dictionary: Grand Theft Auto
A term that refers to stealing a car with the intent to sell it, or the title of a popular video game series.