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antitheft

British  
/ ˌæntɪˈθɛft /

adjective

  1. (of a device, campaign, system, etc) designed to prevent theft

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Police officials said Kia and Hyundai owners should consider utilizing a steering wheel locking device or antitheft system to deter such auto thefts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Items sold by the dealership are often things such as tinted windows, fabric protection or an antitheft device.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2021

Apple's antitheft solution has affected both, Gurry says.

From The Verge • Jun. 13, 2014

Mr. Schneiderman and Mr. Gascón have collaborated to form the Secure Our Smartphones coalition to put pressure on handset makers like Apple and Samsung to provide antitheft technology that would combat phone theft.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2013

But last month, Gascón said emails between a Samsung executive and a software developer indicated that the carriers were unwilling to allow Samsung to load the antitheft software on its phones, the NY Times said.

From Reuters • Dec. 11, 2013