Thievery

Pronunciation: /ˈθiːvəriː/

Thievery (noun)

  1. The act of stealing things that do not belong to you, especially when it is treated as a serious wrongdoing.
  2. Dishonest behaviour where someone takes money or property without permission, often harming others.

Examples

  • Thievery can lead to serious punishment.
  • The police investigated thievery at the store.