thievery in the PONS Dictionary

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There were no roads, the people were starving and thievery was commonplace.
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In addition to shoplifting, thievery also has been due to pilfering by shipping personnel and burglary.
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Most biographical information about him derives from his regular appearance in criminal court records for thievery and acts of violence.
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He was only responsible in resolving conflicts among fishermen; however, the custom occupied wide aspects of conflicts, varied from catch sharing to fishnet thievery.
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This ability also helps her in gambling, espionage and thievery when necessary.
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These agencies largely rely on the possibility that, by chance, a conscience-stricken employee of the private contractor will squeal on the thievery of public funds.
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As garrison troops far removed from the main theaters of the war, morale had deteriorated to the point of frequent desertion and thievery.
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