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.
The market value of the goods stolen is the general benchmark used in grand larceny determinations. The cost of replacing the item is also a measure used. The upgrading of the charges from simple theft or petit larceny will vary depending on the stateâs benchmark for grand larceny. Grand larceny always carries harsher penalties, usually a felony. Hen multiple items are stolen, the value of the items is added in the determination, meaning that grand larceny can be applied even when cheap items are stolen.