thievery

American  

[thee-vuh-ree] / ˈθi və ri /

noun

PLURAL

thieveries

1. the act or practice of thieving; theft.

2. something taken by theft.

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Usage

What does thievery mean? Thievery is the practice of thieving—stealing. Thieves lead a life of thievery.The words thief and theft are often used in situations in which a person steals in secret and without using force or violence. However, the word thievery is used in the context of all kinds of thefts, even violent ones. Thieve and thievery often imply that such activity is habitual or part of a criminal lifestyle.Example: He is a pirate, a rogue—he knows nothing but lies and thievery.

Etymology

Origin of thievery

First recorded in 1560–70; thieve + -ery

Example Sentences

The North Koreans have not only made their thievery more efficient, but have also refined their money-laundering techniques to the point that the stolen booty disappears into the dark reaches of cyberspace within days.

From Los Angeles Times

“My pirate crew were a ruthless, bowlegged lot, but they taught me all a fellow needs to know about thievery. Let me have a crack at stealing it.”

From Literature

Still, based solely on the error-prone heist — it’s been ages since pantyhose masks seemed so ridiculous — thievery isn’t this spoiled man’s strong suit either.

From Los Angeles Times

SAG-AFTRA has already warned that AI models are built on the backs of countless human performances, without consent or compensation — which of course is not true innovation but a kind of creative thievery.

From Los Angeles Times

In response, Sheinbaum defended the admiral and said he helped denounce the thievery.

From Los Angeles Times