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antitheft

British  
/ ˌæntɪˈθɛft /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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These include antitheft devices, paint protection coatings, etching the vehicle’s identification number into the windows or other parts and accessories such as door-edge guards and floor mats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

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

Representatives of Verizon Wireless and Sprint contended that the two companies had not rejected any antitheft software.

From New York Times Dec. 11, 2013

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