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Synonyms
pet·ty (pĕt́ē)

[Middle English peti, from Old French, variant of petit; see petit.]

adjective: -ti·er, -ti·est. 

  1. Of small importance; trivial: a petty grievance.
  2. Marked by narrowness of mind, ideas, or views.
  3. Marked by meanness or lack of generosity, especially in trifling matters.
  4. Secondary in importance or rank; subordinate. See synonyms at trivial
  5. LawVariant of petit

derivatives

pet́ti·ly
adverb
pet́ti·ness
noun
pet·it,
also pet·ty (pĕt́ē)

[Middle English, from Old French.]

adjective 

Law
Lesser; minor.