dacoity

American  

[duh-koi-tee] / dəˈkɔɪ ti /

Or dakoity

noun

plural

dacoities

1. in India and Myanmar (Burma), a gang robbery: robbery by dacoits.

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dacoity British  

/ dəˈkɔɪtɪ /

noun

1. (in India and Myanmar) robbery by an armed gang

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Etymology

Origin of dacoity

First recorded in 1810–20; from Hindi ḍakaitī, derivative of ḍakait dacoit

Example Sentences

In February, 1839, he assumed charge of the office of Commissioner for the Suppression of Thuggee and Dacoity.

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William

He had, in fact, been a famous hunter-out of Dacoity.

From Merry-Garden and Other Stories by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

I should like to propose that he be made superintendent of Thuggee and Dacoity in those provinces upon a salary of, say eleven hundred rupees a-month.

From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by Sleeman, William

The first part of this article is entirely compiled from the Report on their suppression drawn up by Colonel Sleeman,1 who may be regarded as the virtual founder of the Thuggee and Dacoity Department.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)

From Dacoity and Thuggery Europeans had nothing to fear, but natives suffered frightfully; and special departments were formed for their suppression.

From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James