Definition of "thievery" []

• The act or practice of thieving. (noun)

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• "Every writer assumes that this thievery is justified, just as every tax department steals for the public good."
• "But wheel-thievery is almost big business; Most of the Mexico City thievery comes under the headings of light fingers and anything movable."
• "Much of the thievery is being carried out by beach vendors who wait for beach goers to go swimming."