The Tainter gate is a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow.It is named for Wisconsin structural engineer Jeremiah Burnham Tainter.he Tainter gate is a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow.
Definition of petit larceny. : larceny involving property of a value below a legally established minimum.
Grand larceny refers to theft involving excessive value of property generally $200 - $1000 or more. The penalty for grand larceny is greater than that for simple theft or petit larceny and is generally a felony rather than a misdemeanor.rand larceny refers to theft involving excessive value of property generally $200 - $1000 or more. The penalty for grand larceny is greater than that for simple theft or petit larceny and is generally a felony rather than a misdemeanor.