dacoity

Noun

Meaning

The practice of gang robbery in India; robbery committed by dacoits.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dakoity fraud steal theft appropriation embezzlement pillage burglary misappropriation larceny mugging heist defalcation peculation looting

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Hypernyms

robbery

Examples

Phoolan was charged with as many as 48 crimes, including 30 charges of dacoity (banditry) and kidnapping. Source: Internet

Protection measures In Madhya Pradesh State, women belonging to a village defence group have been issued firearm permits to fend off dacoity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dacoitage dacoitee dacoiti Dacological Dacology Dacomania